Gambling licensing policy

The Licensing Authority will always give the closest consideration to whether a sub-division has created separate premises meriting a separate machine entitlement.

The Authority will not automatically grant a licence for sub-divided premises even if the mandatory conditions are met, particularly where the Authority considers that this has been done in order to avoid controls on the number of machines which can be provided in single premises. The Authority will consider whether the sub-division conflicts with the licensing objective of protecting the vulnerable. The Authority may also take into account other relevant factors as they arise on a case-by-case basis.