Why Section 66
Benefits of Licence Removal vs New Application
Carry your trading history and credibility into the next chapter.
Removal of Liquor Licence in Cape Town (Section 66)
Relocating within Cape Town? Section 66 lets you move your existing liquor licence to brand-new premises without starting from scratch. We coordinate the approvals so you can reopen seamlessly.
Section 66(2) protects the value of your liquor licence when your current premises becomes too small, too expensive, or no longer fits your concept. Rather than applying for a completely new licence (and risking quotas or objections), we relocate the existing licence to the new address.
Ideal Scenarios
Lease expiries, gentrification, redevelopment, or strategic expansions across Cape Town’s CBD, suburbs, and Winelands.
Relocations often also need Alter Licensed Premises in Cape Town clearances for the new fit-out and Consent to Conduct Business in Cape Town so the new owner can trade while the removal and transfer run in parallel.
Faster Approvals
60–90 days vs 90–120 for a new licence, because the Authority already knows your track record.
Cost Savings
Lower application fees and no need to rebuild goodwill with suppliers and brand owners.
Competitive Advantage
Keeps your existing licence through municipal quota areas where new licences are capped.
Requirements
What We Need to Relocate Your Licence
Think of it as proving the new site is as compliant as the old one.
Current Licence Status
- Licence in good standing & annual fees paid
- No outstanding compliance issues or penalties
- Original licence certificate & annexures
- Detailed trading history (for motivation)
New Premises Compliance
- Lease/title deed & landlord consent
- Zoning certificate permitting liquor trade
- Municipal building plans & occupation certificate
- Fire, health, and safety approvals
Community Safeguards
- Neighbour engagement strategy
- Updated site diagrams & parking plans
- Security and noise mitigation measures
- Motivation detailing public interest
Cape Town Removal Process
1
Site Feasibility
We compare old vs new locations for zoning, distance rules, and demand.
2
Document Compilation
Lease agreements, floor plans, motivations, and compliance certificates prepared.
3
Public Notices
Notices placed at both old and new premises plus local newspapers for transparency.
4
Authority Review
Liquor Authority and SAPS inspect the new site; we respond to any technical queries.
5
Licence Reissue
Once approved, the licence certificate is updated with the new address and trading can begin.
Logistics
Closing One Site, Opening Another
We choreograph the transition so you’re never trading illegally.
Cutover Plan
Timelines ensure stock and fixtures move only once the Authority authorises relocation.
Compliance Binder
We assemble updated diagrams, certificates, and licence conditions for the new site’s inspector visits.
Handover Support
We brief your contractors and management team on any structural conditions tied to the approval.
Site Intelligence
Cape Town Hotspots We Regularly Serve
Wherever you relocate, we’ve likely obtained approvals nearby.
CBD & Atlantic Seaboard
Bree/Loop Street, V&A Waterfront, Sea Point promenade, Camps Bay strip.
Northern & Southern Suburbs
Table View, Durbanville wine route, Constantia, Claremont, Newlands.
Winelands & Coastal Towns
Stellenbosch, Paarl, Franschhoek, Simon’s Town, Gordon’s Bay.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, until the removal is approved. Once the licence is reissued for the new address, the old site must cease trading immediately.
Municipal business licences and zoning approvals must be obtained for the new premises. We coordinate those alongside the liquor removal.
The Authority expects the operation to remain substantially similar. Major concept shifts may require additional motivations or even new licences.
Anywhere within the province, provided zoning and distance requirements are satisfied. We analyse distances to schools, churches, and fellow licensees before submission.
Ready to Get Started?
Let Beverly Jeursen handle the paperwork while you focus on your venue. Book a free consultation to confirm requirements and timelines.