Sex establishments

You will need a sex establishment licence if you would like to run a sex shop, sexual entertainment venue (lap dancing club), or a sex cinema.

Find information on the legislation relating to sex establishments can be found on GOV.UK.

Apply for a new licence, variations, renewals and new advertising material

Before making your application, read the sex establishment licensing policy.

​​If you would like to apply for a new sex establishment licence, variations to your licence, renew your licence or apply for new advertising material for your sex establishment, request sex establishment licence forms online External link

Send your completed applications forms by email to entertainment.licensing@leeds.gov.uk or post your application to:       

Fees and payment

Tell us about a change of personnel in your shop or club

If you have a change in personnel, email entertainment.licensing@leeds.gov.uk to request an information on individuals form for each new employee.

There is no charge for a change in personnel details.       

Objecting an application

Anyone wanting to object to an application for a sex establishment must write to us stating the grounds of the objection, within 28 days of the date of the application.

Making a complaint

Should you have cause for complaint in relation to a sex establishment, we would always recommend that you write to the business first. If that does not work, please contact us and providing it is a matter covered by the legislation, we can investigate the complaint for you.