Sex establishments licence

Apply for a licence

You can apply for a Sex establishment licence online at GOV.UK

Apply for a Sex establishment licence

Before you apply you can download and read our guidance notes.

You need to email your application form to us and contact our Licensing team to pay the fee. You will also have to send a copy of the entire application to:

The Chief Officer of Essex Police
Braintree Police Station
Blyth’s Meadow
Braintree
Essex
CM1 3DJ

If we do not issue a licence, you can appeal to the Magistrates Court.

Fees

The fees for a Sex establishment licence are:

  • Initial grant of a licence £1,520.00
  • Licence renewal £562.00
  • Transfer a licence £235.00

Licensing

Address: Causeway House
Bocking End
Braintree
Essex
CM7 9HB

Telephone: 01376 552525

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