You need a licence from us to run a sex establishment, which can either be:
- Sex shop: a business premise which sells predominately sex articles
- Sex cinema: any premise used to show films which are concerned primarily with, or relate to, or are intended to, stimulate sexual activity.
How to apply
As part of the application, you will be required to advertise in the local press and display a notice outside the premise for a specific time period to give passers by the opportunity to comment.
How much does it cost to apply
The application fee is £750 (non-refundable) with a licence fee of £3,250 once granted.
Door supervisors
- Door supervisors working at nightclubs or similar premises must be registered by the Security Industry Authority.