These notices allow the use of premises for gambling, where there is no premises licence, but where a gambling operator wishes to use the premises temporarily for providing facilities for gambling.
A temporary use notice may only be granted to a person or company holding a relevant operating licence.
The same premises can not be subject to a TUN for more than 21 days in any 12 month period, but may be the subject of several notices provided that the total does not exceed 21 days.
A notice may not be given in respect of a vehicle.
A temporary use notice must be lodged with the licensing authority not less than 3 months and 1 day before the day on which the gambling event will begin.
The notice must be copied to the:
- Gambling Commission
- Police
- HM Revenue & Customs
within 7 days of the date of the notice.
The Licensing Authority and the above Responsible Authorities are permitted to make objections in relation to a temporary use notice. Objections must be made within 14 days of the date of the notice, a hearing will then be held to determine the notice.
If no objections are received, the event can proceed as applied for. A copy of the notice must then be displayed on the premises for the duration of the event.
Form
The form to be used for giving a Temporary Use Notice is attached below.
Fees
Fee payable on giving a Temporary Use Notice - £500
Fee payable for the replacement of an endorsed copy of a Temporary Use Notice - £25
