Licence and permit applications

Increase in Fees – 8 April 2025

Following approval of Reports, 106/25, 106/25 Appendix and LB13/25, fees for licences issued under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982, Miscellaneous Acts and certain licences issued under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 will increase with effect from Tuesday 8 April 2025.

Renewal reminders

Except for some alcohol licences, renewal reminders will no longer be sent to licence holders prior to the expiry of their licence. This will also mean that we will not issue any letters to advise you that your licence has expired.

The onus is on each licence holder to ensure any licence held is renewed in time.

For some Civic licences, where exceptional circumstances exist, it may be possible to accept a renewal application up to 28 days after the expiry date of the licence - such discretion will depend on the individual circumstances