Guidance

Temporary event notice: guidance notes

Guidance on applying for a temporary event notice (TEN) for unlicensed premises in England and Wales.

This publication was withdrawn on

This guidance has been superseded by alcohol licensing: temporary event notice forms.

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Temporary event notice guidance notes

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Details

You will need to apply for a TEN if you want to carry out a licensable activity on unlicensed premises in England or Wales.

Licensable activity includes:

  • selling and serving alcohol
  • providing entertainment
  • serving hot food or drink between 11pm and 5am

The document above give guidance on TENs and the application process.

More information about TENs is also available.

Updates to this page

Published 9 April 2013

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