Licensing Services
Theatre Licence
If you run a theatre it must be licensed by South Ayrshire Council.
You must comply with any conditions attached to a licence.
How to apply
Please contact South Ayrshire Council using the contact details below in the first
instance.
What happens next?
Before considering an application South Ayrshire Council must have received all
the required supporting documentation before the application is considered lodged.
The application will be processed by the Licensing Department who will consult with
various other council departments and external agencies. If there are no adverse
comments, the application may be granted under delegated powers otherwise it will
be considered by the Regulatory Panel. The applicant will be advised of the date
of any hearing
It is in the public interest that the South Ayrshire Council must process your application
before it can be granted. We would expect to process your application within 183
calendar days or 131 working days. If you have not heard from us within a reasonable
period, please contact us.
What if I have been refused approval?
Please contact South Ayrshire Council using the contact details below in the first
instance.
If your application for a licence is refused you may appeal to the sheriff whose
jurisdiction covers the area the premises are located. Appeals must be made within
21 days of the date of you are notified of the refusal.
If your application for a licence to be renewed or transferred is refused or you
wish to appeal against conditions or refusal to alter conditions or restrictions
you may appeal to the sheriff whose jurisdiction covers the area the premises are
located. Appeals must be made within 21 days of the date of you are notified of
the refusal.
Consumer complaints
We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made
with the service provider by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of
delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK,
Consumer Direct will give you advice or you can contact us directly. From
outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.
Other complaints
If you wish to complain about a licence holder then please use the contact details
below.
Who to contact
Licensing Services
South Ayrshire Council
Town Buildings
29 New Bridge Street
Ayr KA7 1JX
Tel: 01292 617684
Trade Associations
Not applicable