Apply for a licence - Sexual Entertainment Venue (SEV) Licence

Please note that as of 1 January 2023, all SEV’s in The Highland Council area require a SEV licence to operate.

An application for the grant of a SEV licence is £559

An application for the renewal of a SEV licence is £559

An application to vary a SEV licence is £279

You can apply for a SEV licence by filling in the application form and submitting it to licensing@highland.gov.uk

Application Form

Please make sure you have also read the following prior to submitting your application:

• Policy Statement
• Standard Conditions
• Best practice guide
• Civic government licence
• Licensing objections representations and complaints

Annex A - Application Procedure and Consultee List

Annex B – Application form

Annex C - Notice of Display

Annex D – Certificate of Compliance

Annex E – Objections and Representations guidance

Annex F – Form of Waiver

Annex G – Occasional Use Exemption Letter

Annex H – Notice of advertisment style

licensing@highland.gov.uk