Temporary Event Notices

The temporary event notice (TEN) was introduced to make provision for small scale one off events or deal with situations where the premises licence does not meet the needs of a particular function on a particular night; for example an event to be held in a marquee in a garden of a pub which is not normally covered under the Premises Licence.

The TEN application form runs to five pages of questions, plus a further four and half pages of guidance notes. Once completed it is served on the Council and the police. The police have 48 hours to object after they receive the application; if the police do object there must be a hearing at least 24 hours before the event in question unless agreement can be reached. Whilst there is a right of appeal to the Magistrates' Court for the police and the applicant, time constraints may prevent this if the application was made at the last minute.

There are limitations on TENs, the most important of which are that:

• the event period can last for a maximum of 96 hours during which licensable activities may take place;
• no more than 499 people, including staff and performers may attend the event at any one time;
• the same premises cannot be used on more than 12 occasions in a calendar year;
• if an event starts on one day and finishes the next morning this is two days out of the limit of 15 per year;
• if the individual holds a Personal Licence he can apply for up to 50 TENs per calendar year, assuming that he uses different premises from time to time, if he does not hold a Personal Licence he is limited to five per calendar year. There are also other restrictions

Please call us on 01252 617119 to find out how we can assist you.