Temporary Event Notices (TENs)

These notices allow small scale, temporary events of which licensable activities form part, to take place without the need for a premises licence or club premises certificate.  The event organiser (who must be over 18 years old) has to notify the licensing authority, by giving a “temporary event notice” (TEN).  There are certain limitations imposed on this system.  These include:

• No more than 499 people (including staff/organisers) attending at any one time
• A limit of 12 temporary event notices may be given in respect of any one particular premises in a calendar year
• An event may last for no longer than 96 hours
• The maximum aggregate duration of the periods covered by temporary event notices at any individual premises of 15 days
• There must be at least 24 hours between events

Personal Licence holders may issue up to 50 temporary event notices per year for events at premises with no licence or premises holding a licence that does not cover planned activities.

Non-personal licence holders may issue up to five temporary event notices per year without the need for a personal licence

If your requirements are greater, you will need to apply for a premises licence.

Premises Licence
Premises Licence

Early notice should be given of major events to allow the responsible authorities to discuss operating schedules with the organisers well before a formal application is received.  A minimum of 10 working days is required to process a Temporary Event Notice.

More information can be found regarding TEN’s by following the link http://www.culture.gov.uk/alcohol_and_entertainment/

How do I apply for a TEN?

Please complete the relevant  form below and send two completed copies along with the fee of £21 (cheques to be made payable to North Dorset District Council) to the

Licensing Department
North Dorset District Council
Nordon
Salisbury Road
Blandford Forum
Dorset
DT11 7LL

Temporary Event Notice Application Form
Temporary Event Notice Application Form

Another copy of the application form should be forwarded to the Police Licensing Officer responsible for the area that the event is to take place.  For events in the Gillingham, Shaftesbury, Blandford Forum and surrounding villages the TEN should be sent to:

The Licensing Officer, Blandford Police Station, Salisbury Road, Blandford Forum, DT11 7HR.

For events in Sturminster Newton, Stalbridge and Marnhull the TEN shoudl be sent to:

The Licensing Officer, Western Division Headquarters, Radipole Lane, Chickerell, Weymouth, DT4 9WN

A minimum of 10 working days notice is required for a TEN application although we recommend that 28 days notice be given to allow for the possibility of changes to be made in the event of Police concerns being raised.

Please note the Temporary Event Notice form has to be sent to the Local Authority where the event is taking place.