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Take part in a landmark Government consultation on proposals to replace Surrey's current councils with up to three larger authorities. We support a three unitary approach - Find out more and read our consultation question guide.

Join us for a special online engagement session hosted by the Leaders of Guildford and Waverley Borough Councils on Thursday 3 July from 7pm to 8pm via Microsoft Teams. We'll explain what Local Government Reorganisation is, outline the different options being considered, and show you how to get involved. Sign up for the session (opens new window).

Apply for a sex establishment licence

To run a sex establishment in the borough you need a licence from us. You'll need to renew your licence every year.

Sex establishments include:

  • sex cinemas, showing R18-certificate films
  • sex shops, premises, vehicles, or stalls used for selling or showing sex articles. This may include videos, DVDs, and books.
  • sexual entertainment venues. This is where nude or sexually provocative performances are performed live in front of an audience

You must:

  • be over 18 
  • ensure that no one under 18 works or visits your premises
  • have not had a licence ban or a licence refused in the last 12 months
  • have been a UK resident for the last six months

We offer pre-application advice on this licence.

Fees

The application fee to apply for this licence is £2,741.00 and is non-refundable even if the licence is declined

The venue grant fee is £377 which only applies if your licence is granted 

Apply


This form will guide you through how to apply for a licence for a sex establishment.

After you apply you must: 

  • publish an advert about your application in a local newspaper
  • display a notice about your application in or near your premises

The public and businesses can support or appeal your application.

 Application for Grant of a Sexual Entertainment Venue Licence [272.37KB]

Consultation on draft licensing policy

The legislation enables local authorities to have a policy and conditions relating to:

  • sexual entertainment venues
  • sex shops
  • sex cinemas

Guildford currently does not have any licensed Sexual Entertainment Venues.

We are currently holding a consultation for our residents, workers and other stakeholders, to gather views on the draft licensing policy (PDF, 484 KB). 

You can send your comments to: 

Licensing Team
Millmead House
Millmead
Guildford
Surrey
GU2 4BB
Email: regulatoryservices@guildford.gov.uk