Apply for Section 50 certificate for a Premises Licence
You need a planning certificate under Section 50 of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 when applying for a premises licence to sell alcohol.
This certificate confirms either:
- planning permission has been granted for the premises in connection with its intended use as licensed premises, or
- no planning permission is required.
You also need a Building Standards Certificate for a premises licence or to confirm a provisional licence.
How to apply
Use the links below to access the application forms:
The fee for this service is £75. You must pay this before submitting your Section 50 application. We cannot process your application until payment is received.
How to pay
You can pay securely online using our online payment service.
- Select either Planning or Building Standards from the Payment category dropdown menu.
- Then choose Section 50 (Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005) from the Payment type dropdown.
- If you do not have a reference number, include a contact phone number.
Pay for related applications online
Other payment options are available on our pay planning fees and pay building warrant fees pages.
Apply for a premises licence
Once you have obtained the necessary certificates, you can apply for your licence through our Apply for a Licence page.