A removal application is used to move an existing liquor licence from the current licensed premises to a new premises. This application does not permit a licensee to trade from more than one premises at a time under one licence. If the application is approved the current premises will no longer be licensed.
The new premises will be assessed in a manner similar to the licensing of a grant of licence application.
The applicant must retain exclusive tenure of the current licensed premises for the duration of the application. Failure to do so will result in the licensee losing the rights over the licence and any subsequent applications lodged under it.
Application fees
An application is not considered lodged until the fee has been received. An invoice for payment will be issued on receipt of your emailed or posted form and can either be paid through the licensee's online portal account, by posting a cheque made payable to the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety or a BPOINT payment link can be emailed on request. Application fees are not subject to GST.
Applications will not be progressed until the fee is received. Generally, the application fee is not refundable, even if the application is refused or withdrawn.
| Fee description | Fee (no GST applicable) |
|---|---|
| A club, club restricted, restaurant, small bar, producer’s or wholesaler’s licence | $1,058.50 |
| A hotel, hotel restricted, tavern, tavern restricted, casino liquor licence, nightclub, special facility or liquor store licence (see note below) | $4,129.50 |
In addition to the application fee, new applicants in respect of protection orders and permanent liquor licences (for instance grant or transfer applications, with the exception of a club or club restricted licence) will pay an additional $175 fee for each individual in a position of authority (including each director and shareholder of the applicant company). If a trustee is being appointed for a club or club restricted licence the $175 fee applies for the trustee.
Public Interest Assessment
In order for the licensing authority to consider an application to remove the licence the applicant must submit a Public Interest Assessment submission.
Plans and specifications requirements
Plans of the proposed premises are required to be lodged with the application in order for the licensing authority to define the area in which the sale, supply and in some cases, the consumption of liquor will occur if the licence is granted.
Plans and specifications
Lodging the application
Applicants must lodge completed applications to the department. An application should be made using the forms provided below.
Department staff will be available between 8.30 am and 4.00 pm to assess your application to ensure that it meets the legislative requirements prior to lodgement.
Lodgement (minimum requirements)
- Form 9 Notice of application for approval of removal of licence.
- Prescribed application fee. Cheques are to be made payable to the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries.
- Public Interest Assessment submissions (refer to Director’s Public Interest Assessment policy).
- Plans and specifications of licensed premises (refer to Director’s Standards of Licensed Premises policy).
- Proof that the freehold owner has been notified. Provide evidence that the applicant has notified the freehold owner that they are applying to remove the liquor licence from the current premises.
- Section 39 Certificate. Certificate of Local Government to be completed by the Local Government. This certificate is not required to be lodged at the same time as the application if the applicant is seeking the conditional grant of a licence. The certificate, however, must be lodged prior to the issue of the licence.
- Section 40 Certificate/Development Approval. A Certificate of Local Planning Authority to be completed by the Local Government or Development Approval specifying the type of liquor licence currently approved and all conditions. The certificate or development approval is not required to be lodged at the same time as the application, however, the application cannot be determined until the certificate or development approval has been provided, unless the licensing authority otherwise determines.
- Certificate of Title including sketch of the land.
Downloads
Submitting your application
Ensure all required documentation is attached to your application.
In person
Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety
Level 2, Gordon Stephenson House, 140 William Street Perth WA 6000
By post
Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety
PO Box 8349
Perth Business Centre
WA 6849
Disclaimer
This information is designed to provide authoritative information regarding the subject matter covered, and with the understanding that the Director is not passing legal opinion or interpretation or other professional advice. The information is provided on the understanding that all persons undertake responsibility for assessing the relevance and accuracy of its contents.
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