Temporary event notice (TEN)

You must apply for a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) if you want to hold an ad-hoc event, such as a concert or a street party, where you will be: 

• selling alcohol 
• serving alcohol to members of a private club 
• serving hot food or drink between 11pm and 5am 
• providing entertainment, such as dancing or live or recorded music (you may not need a licence for some performances of live music). Find out about licences to play live or recorded music (external website)

You must also check:

• if you need any other permissions, such as permission from the landowner to use the site.
• if there are any restrictions, such as restrictions on planning permission or restrictions on your lease.
• the Temporary Event Notice will not override these permissions and you must make sure you are complying with all restrictions.

How to apply

To apply for a TEN:

• You must be at least 18 years old
• You must apply for a standard TEN no later than 10 clear working days before the event
• It is possible to apply for a late TEN no later than 5 clear working days before the event, but you will not be able to appeal the decision if your late TEN is refused.

You will need a Public Protection (PP) Cymru online account to apply for a TEN. 

Apply for a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) online

Find out more about PP Cymru online accounts.

How much does it cost?

It costs £21 to apply for a standard and late Temporary Event Notice.

When you apply online you will pay online using a debit or credit card.

How to pay

You will need to make a payment when applying for this licence through your PP Cymru account.

Useful information

• Keep your Temporary Event Notice in a safe place at the event.
• You must display a copy of the Temporary Event Notice in a prominent location at the premises.

If you are applying online, we will forward a copy of your notice to the Responsible Authorities on your behalf.

If you are applying by post, you must send a copy of the notice to: Denbighshire County Council Licensing Authority, Denbighshire County Council Environmental Health and North Wales Police.

Legislation

Licensing Act 2003 (external website).