Licensing Pricing.

Licensing Pricing

Clear, upfront pricing for licensing work

We understand that cost certainty matters. That’s why we offer transparent, upfront pricing wherever possible for our licensing services. Whether you’re applying for a new premises licence, defending a review, or managing a multi-site rollout, we’ll agree the scope and costs with you before we start work—so there are no surprises.

Typical pricing

While every matter is unique, the following examples give an indication of our usual pricing for standard licensing work. All fees are exclusive of VAT and disbursements (e.g. application fees, advertising costs, expert reports, or counsel’s fees):

  • New premises licence: £2,000 – £3,500
    Application fee: £100–£635 + public notice costs

  • Minor variation to an existing licence: £750 – £1,500
    Application fee: £89 + public notice costs (if any)

  • Full variation to an existing licence: £1,500 – £3,000
    Application fee: £100–£635 + public notice costs

  • Temporary Event Notices (TENs): £350 – £750
    Application fee: £21 per TEN

  • Personal licences: £350 – £500
    Application fee: £37 + training costs (if applicable)

  • Pavement licences / outdoor seating: £500 – £1,000
    Application fee varies by authority

  • Licensing due diligence for acquisitions / developments: £1,500 – £3,500
    No standard disbursements

  • Contested hearings or reviews: From £3,500
    Counsel’s fees + expert reports (if required)

How we structure our fees

We aim to provide certainty and flexibility:

  • Fixed fees – Offered for straightforward matters like new premises licences, TENs, and personal licences.
  • Staged fees – Ideal for larger projects or portfolio rollouts, breaking costs into phases (e.g. scoping, drafting, hearings).
  • Hourly rates – Applied where matters are highly complex, urgent, or unpredictable. We’ll always provide an estimate in advance.
Disbursements

Most licensing applications involve additional third-party costs, which we manage transparently on your behalf:

  • Application fees (set by local licensing authorities)
  • Advertising costs for public notices
  • Expert reports (e.g. acoustic assessments, crowd management plans)
  • Counsel’s fees for contested hearings and appeals
Why choose Acuity?
  • Transparent pricing – Fixed or staged fees wherever possible
  • Sector-specific expertise – Healthcare, construction, infrastructure, energy, real estate development, and food & beverage
  • Proactive cost management – Early scoping to avoid unnecessary hearings or objections
  • National coverage – Acting across England and Wales, with trusted partner support for Scotland
Next steps

For an upfront cost estimate tailored to your licensing requirements, get in touch with our Licensing team.