Our Licensing Policy 2026 to 2031

Update 1 April 2026

Following the decision of the Licensing Authority in March 2026 there is now a new Statement of Licensing Policy for the Isles of Scilly.  Our Cumulative Impact Area has now ceased to be in effect, you can watch the debate on the new policy by visiting our YouTube page by clicking here. 

We thank you for taking part in our consultation, a summary of the consultation results can be found by reading the report, which you can do by clicking here. 

 

REGULATING ALCOHOL AND ENTERTAINMENT: ABOUT THE LICENSING ACT 2003

The Licensing Act 2003 makes provision for local authorities to act as the Licensing Authority within their boundaries. The Licensing Authority is required to issue a Statement of Licensing Policy. A copy of the Statement of Licensing Policy 2020 - 2025 is attached to the bottom of this webpage.

Some licence applications can take several weeks or more to process so it is essential that you help us to complete our checks as quickly as possible by providing all of the information requested on the relevant application form.

This section provides a comprehensive list of our application forms and fees. Fees are levied for the work that has to be done during the application process and are non-refundable so please bear in mind that if after payment, full consideration and processing, your licence application is rejected, the application fee will not be refunded.

Read the full Licensing Act 2003 for more information regarding the general determination, granting and rejection of licences. You can also find out more about alcohol licensing at the Home Office website. If you require more information on specific applications or licences issued please contact:

 

 

email us: LICENSING@SCILLY.GOV.UK

call: 0300 1234 105 and ask to speak to the Licensing Officer.

Senior Licensing Officer: Andrew Thomas

Licensing Assistant: Kath Gilbert

Council of the Isles of Scilly
Old Wesleyan Chapel
Garrison Lane
St Mary's
Isles of Scilly
TR21 0JD