Request a review of gambling premises licence

We can review a gambling premises licence if you think the premises has not:

• prevented links between gambling and crime or disorder
• ensured that gambling is fair and open
• protected children and vulnerable people from being harmed or exploited by gambling

Apply to review a gambling premises licence

Finding a licence using the licensing register.

Who you must tell

If you are applying for a review, you must tell:

• the licensing authority
• the licence holder
• each of the responsible authorities

Find out how to do this in the Southwark statement of gambling licensing policy (PDF 1.36 MB)

All parties have a right to appeal against any decision made.

Gambling premises licence conditions

Every gambling premises licence has mandatory conditions it must follow. Some might also have conditions limiting their operating hours. Mandatory conditions cannot be changed or removed, but the licence holder can apply to change or remove default conditions.

The Gambling Act 2005 (Mandatory and Default Conditions) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 detail the specific conditions that gambling premises must meet.