Licensing Act 2003
Plan requirements for premises licences and club premises certificates
Any plans submitted need to meet the following criteria:
- drawn to the scale of 1mm:100mm (unless the Licensing Authority has previously confirmed in writing to the applicant that an alternative scale plan is acceptable)
- show the extent of the boundary of the building, if relevant, and any external or internal walls of the building and, if different, the perimeter of the premises
- show the location of points of access to and egress from the premises
- show the location of any escape routes from the premises
- show, where the premises is used for more than one existing licensable activity, the area within the premises used for each activity
- in a case where an existing licensable activity relates to the supply of alcohol, show the location or locations on the premises which is or are used for consumption of alcohol
- show fixed structures (including furniture) or similar objects temporarily on a fixed location (but not furniture) which may impact on the ability of individuals on the premises to use exits or escape routes without impediment
- in a case where the premises includes a stage or raised area, show the location and height of each stage or area relative to the floor
- in a case where the premises includes any steps, stairs, elevators or lifts, show the location of the steps, stairs, elevators or lifts
- in a case where the premises includes any room or rooms containing public conveniences, the location of the room or rooms
- show the location and type of any fire safety or other safety equipment - this includes fire extinguishers, fire doors, fire alarms and other similar equipment
- show the location of a kitchen, if any, on the premises
Plans can include a legend, with symbols for explanation.