Sex shop and cinema licence
Sex establishments
To address concerns raised nationally with the increase of lap dancing venues, the Government has introduced a new category of sex establishment through the Policing and Crime Act 2009 known as sexual entertainment venues.
South Tyneside Council has adopted schedule 3 of The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 with effect from 14 April 2012, so that it can licence sex entertainment venues e.g. lap dancing premises and premises providing other forms of live performance or live displays of nudity.
There are 3 types of sex establishments which fall into the licensing regime:
- Sex shops
- Sex cinemas
- Sexual entertainment venues
Premises that hold events involving full or partial nudity less than once a month may not need a sex establishment licence and potential applicants are advised to contact the Licensing Team for further advice.
The Council has set down its approach to licensing the three types of sex establishment in its sex establishment licensing policy.
Fees
| Application type | Sexual externtainment venue | Sex shop | Sex cinema |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant | £1,815 | £5,100 | £5,100 |
| Renewal | £1,034 | £4,100 | £3,800 |
| Full variation | £1,815 | £5,100 | £5,100 |
| Transfer / minor variation | £418 | £1,800 | £1,800 |
Important documents
Sex Establishment Licence Application
Sex Establishment Venue Advert
Sex Establishment Venue Notice