Statement of Principles

The Statement of Principles is a legal document that sets out the principles we will follow when exercising any of our powers under the Gambling Act 2005. For example:

• the matters that will be taken into account when considering applications
• how decisions will be made on contested applications
• how enforcement powers will be used.

When considering applications for licences and permits, we will be guided by our statement of principles and the national guidance published by the Gambling Commission.

Our Statement of Principles

Our latest statement is published below. Previous versions are available from us on request.

•  Statement of Principles 2025-2028 (PDF 534KB)
•  Dacorum Gambling Act Local Area Profile 2025-2028 (PDF 234KB)
  

Revisions and new versions

Any revisions to the statement, or new versions, must be subject to consultation with statutory bodies including:

• the police and fire service
• representatives of licence holders
• representatives of local residents and businesses.

We will publish details of any such proposals on this page.