Find information about temporary and occasional use notices.
Temporary use notices
A gambling operator may use a premise temporarily for gambling, where no licence is in force. This includes hotels, exhibition centres, conference centres and sporting venues.
The notice allows gambling to take place at the premises for up to 21 days during any 12 month period.
The notice must be lodged with the licensing authority not less than 3 months and 1 day before the day on which the gambling event will begin and must be copied to:
- the Gambling Commission,
- the Police,
- HM Commissioners for Revenue and Customs, and, if applicable,
- any other licensing authority in whose area the premises are situated.
How to apply
Before applying we recommend reading our Gambling Act 2005 guidance notes (PDF, 515 KB)
Gambling temporary event application (PDF, 67 KB)
Please complete the application form and return it to us by post or in person:
Licensing,
Cardiff Council,
County Hall,
Atlantic Wharf,
Cardiff,
CF10 4UW
How much will the licence cost?
Gambling licence and permit fees and charges (PDF, 477 KB)
We accept the following methods of payment:
- Debit card (by phone only - 0300 123 6696)
- Cheque (made payable to 'Cardiff Council')
- You can also pay by BACS:Sort Code 30-91-63Acc No. 01467509Address: Natwest, 96 Queen Street, Cardiff, CF10 2GR..Please inform us of the reference number and date of payment if you are paying by BACS so that we can locate the payment.
Occasional use notices
An occasional use notice can be used if betting is to take place for 8 days or less in a calendar year on the 'track' and there is no track betting licence in place.
The venue occupier or events administrator should give notice to the council's licensing authority and to the police. No objection may be raised and there is no time restriction on when the notice must be given - it could be given on the day of the event.
How to apply
Before applying we recommend reading our Gambling Act 2005 guidance notes (PDF, 515 KB)
Gambling Occasional use notice application form (PDF, 68 KB)
Please complete the application form and return it to us by post or in person:
Licensing
Cardiff Council
City Hall
Cardiff
CF10 3ND
How much will the licence cost?
We accept the following methods of payment:
- Debit card (by phone only - 0300 123 6696)
- Cash (in person only, please do not send cash in the post)
- Cheque (made payable to 'Cardiff Council')
- You can also pay by BACS:Sort Code 52-21-06 Acc No. 20408838Address: Natwest, 96 Queen Street, Cardiff, CF10 2GR.Please inform us of the reference number and date of payment if you are paying by BACS so that we can locate the payment.
If you would like any help or advice please contact us.
Shared Regulatory Services
Tel: 0300 123 6696. Please follow the options for Cardiff Licensing.
Cardiff Council Licensing
Tel: 029 2087 1651
Phone lines are open Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm.
