69.9 Declaration As To Suitability Of Licensed Premises For Restaurant Certificate

What this form is for

• • Use this form when applying for a new restaurant certificate for licensed premises
• • Use this form when renewing a restaurant certificate with changes to the premises
• • Do not use this form for applications for other types of licenses (e.g., alcohol license only)
• • Do not use this form if you're only making minor changes to an existing certificate

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

The declaration must be submitted with your initial application or renewal application before the licensing court hearing date, typically at least 14 days prior to the hearing.

Before you submit

• • Form is fully completed with all required information
• • All sections about the premises layout and facilities are accurate
• • Form is signed by the applicant and witnessed correctly
• • Supporting documents (floor plans, etc.) are attached
• • Form is submitted to the correct court jurisdiction
• • Application fee is paid if required
• • Copy of the form is retained for your records

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct version of Form 69.9 from the Courts Service website or court office
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate details about your premises
3. 3Sign the declaration in the presence of a witness who must also sign
4. 4Gather any required supporting documentation about the premises
5. 5Submit the completed form with your licensing application to the appropriate court
6. 6Pay any required fees at the time of submission
7. 7Keep a copy of the submitted form for your records

Known limitations

• • This form only declares suitability for restaurant operations, not for other license types
• • The form does not replace the need for planning permission or building compliance certificates
• • Premises must still meet all health and safety regulations separately
• • The declaration does not guarantee approval of the restaurant certificate application