Temporary event notices

There are 2 steps in order to submit a Temporary Event Notice application

• Step 1: Download an application form (opens in new tab)

You will need the latest version of Adobe Reader (version 11 or above).

After you’ve completed the form, save it on your computer and complete it. When you’ve completed the form you can proceed to the second step.

• Second Step: Submit your application and pay on-line (opens in new tab)
  (upload the completed application form here)

You will receive an automatic e-mail acknowledging your application has been sent , as well as a receipt for your payment.
You will receive an email by the Licensing Officer on the next full working day acknowledging your application has been received
We will forward a copy of this form to the Police and the Environmental Health Services at Cyngor Gwynedd.

You can download and complete an application form (opens in new tab) and send it to any of the following addresses:

• Licensing Unit, Public Protection Service, Cyngor Gwynedd, Stryd y Jêl, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 1SH
• Licensing Unit, Public Protection Service, Dwyfor Area Office, Ffordd y Cob, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, LL53 5AA
• Licensing Unit, Public Protection Service, Meirionnydd Area Office, Cae Penarlâg, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 2YB

Completed forms can also be handed in at Siop Gwynedd.

You will also need to send a copy to the Police and the Environmental Health Services at Cyngor Gwynedd.

We will acknowledge receiving the application before the end of the first day we receive it, or at the end of the next working day if we don’t receive it on a working day.

If an objection is given in relation to an objection notice the applicant can appeal the decision. Appeals take place in the local Magistrates Court within 21 days. It is not possible to appeal later than five working days before the event.

The chief police officer or the Council's Environmental Health officer who receives a notice and believes that the event would undermine the licensing objectives can serve an objection notice on the licensing authority and the premises user. This notice must be served within 48 hours of receipt of the temporary event notice.

The local licensing authority must hold a hearing if an objection notice is served. They may issue a counter notice if it considers it necessary for the promotion of the licensing objective. A decision must be made at least 24 hours before the beginning of the event.

A police chief or the Council's Environmental Health officer may modify the TEN with the consent of the premises user. In such a case an objection notice will be deemed to have been withdrawn.

Counter notices may be provided by the licensing authority if the number of permitted TENs has been exceeded.

Consumer Complaints

We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, Citizens Advice (opens in new tab) will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre (opens in new tab).

Other Complaints

If a licensing authority decides not to issue a counter notice in relation to an objection notice the chief police officer can appeal the decision. Appeals must be made to the local Magistrates Court within 21 days. An appeal may not be brought later than five working days from the day of the planned event.

Gov.uk - Temporary Event Notice guidelines (opens in new tab)