Sex establishment licence

With immediate effect the licensing team will no longer be meeting with customers. All communication will need to be done via telephone or email. All licensing applications that are unable to be completed online must be submitted electronically to licensing@westsuffolk.gov.uk. For more details visit: COVID-19 Licensing update

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.

• West Suffolk Sex Establishment Licensing Policy
• Application fees for Sex Establishment Licences

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• Apply for a Sex Establishment Licence

How long is my licence valid for?

A licence is valid for 12 months.