Sex establishments

We license three types of sex establishment:

• sexual entertainment venue (such as a lap dancing club)
• sex shop (a premises selling, to a significant degree, explicit sex toys, magazines and films)
• sex cinema (a premises showing explicit films)

Consultation on the draft Sex Establishment policy

Hart District Council is consulting on proposed updates to its Sex Establishment Policy. We would like to hear your thoughts on the proposals and any impacts or alternative suggestions you would like us to consider. Now is your opportunity to have your say.

View draft Sex Establishment Policy

Any person who wishes to make observations or comments on the document should write to the licensing team for the attention of Emma Coles by 5pm on 7 January 2025 at Hartlicensing@basingstoke.gov.uk  

Or alternatively, please post or hand deliver to:

Licensing
FAO: Emma Coles
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
Civic Offices
London Road
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG21 4AH