London Borough of Croydon : Licences, permits and registrations

Current applications under the Licensing Act 2003

Information on current applications made under the Licensing Act 2003

Current applications for sexual entertainment venues

Information on current applications under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982

Current applications under the Gambling Act 2005

Information on current applications made under the Gambling Act 2005

Licence and registration fees

Licence and registration fees for pet shops, food premises, gaming establishments and more.

Alcohol, late night refreshment & regulated entertainment - licences

Licensing Act 2003 - alcohol, entertainment and late night refreshments.

Animal licences

Premises where animal boarding or breeding will take place, riding establishments and pet shops require a licence.

Auction registration

Premises holding sales by competitive bidding must be registered.

Children and young people - licences

Children working in the entertainment industry, such as broadcast performances, photography and modelling, must have a licence.

Explosives licence

Premises storing explosives (for example, fireworks and flares, air bag inflators) are required to either be registered or hold a storage licence.

Food business - registration

Premises where food is sold must complete a registration form.

Gambling licences

Premises where gambling takes place such as betting shops and bingo halls, require a licence.

Licences or certificates issued by other bodies

Croydon Council does not issue licences for car hire operators, door supervisors and a range of others.

Marriage/civil partnership premises approval

Premises where marriage or civil partnership ceremonies are held require approval.

Motor salvage registration

A person who is operating a business where cars are broken down and spare parts sold is required to register the premises.

Poisons (non-medical) licence

All premises selling non-medical, poisonous substances, such as caustic soda, require a licence.

Safety of sports grounds - certificate

Large stadiums and stands that accommodate more the 500 people will require a General Safety Certificate.

Scaffolding, hoarding and materials - licence

Where you must provide safe areas around building work sites and how to get permission for scaffolding and hoarding.

Scrap metal registration

Premises that sell scrap metal require registration.

Sex establishment licence

Premises that wholly or in part sell R18 (adult) videos or DVDs or sell other adult material need to be licensed.

Skip operators licence

You must have a licence to place a builder's skip on any part of a public highway.

Special treatment licence

Premises offering special treatments such as massage, acupuncture, manicure, piercing and tattooing, sauna and light, electric or vapour treatments must have a licence.

Street collections licence

It is illegal in to hold a Street collection without obtaining permission from the police.

Premises or vehicles that wish to trade or display goods or services on the public highway require a licence, including for the placement of out-of-doors tables and chairs. Persons who wish to trade in Surrey Street market or North End also require a licence.

Business

Licences, permits and registrations