Sex establishment licence
You will need a sex establishment licence if you run a shop that sells sex toys, books or DVDs or if you run a venue showing sexually explicit films or if you run a sexual entertainment venue. You will need to advertise your licence application in a local newspaper and at the premises you propose to operate from. You will also need to send your application to the local police. There will be a 28 day consultation period before a decision to grant a licence is reached. During this time, comments from the public can be made.
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How long is my licence valid for?
A licence is valid for 12 months.
Current sex establishment applications
Details of current licence applications that can be commented on are listed below. This page is continually updated to reflect the most current information.
Sex establishment renewal application for Secrets, 25 St Johns Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1SJ. Last date for representations is 3 December 2024.