Licences, permits and registrations services & information
A-boards - Advertising in the Town Centre
Information on applying for advertising in the Town Centre.
Licences or certificates issued by other bodies
Croydon Council does not issue licences for car hire operators, door supervisors and a range of others.
Gambling licences
Premises where gambling takes place such as betting shops and bingo halls, require a licence.
Food business - registration
Premises where food is sold must complete a registration form.
Gambling Act 2005 - current applications
Information on current applications made under the Gambling Act 2005
Animal licences
Premises where animal boarding or breeding will take place, riding establishments and pet shops require a licence.
Licence and registration fees
Licence and registration fees for pet shops, food premises, gaming establishments and more.
Children and young people - licences
Children working in the entertainment industry, such as broadcast performances, photography and modelling, must have a licence.
Alcohol, late night refreshment & regulated entertainment - licences
Licensing Act 2003 - alcohol, entertainment and late night refreshments.
Croydon Film Office
Croydon Film Offices help filmmakers and photographers find the best locations for their shoots.
Skip operators permit
You must have a permit to place a builder's skip on any part of a public highway.
Auction registration
Premises holding sales by competitive bidding must be registered.
Licensing Act 2003 - current applications
Information on current applications made under the Licensing Act 2003
Scaffolding, hoarding and materials - licence
Where you must provide safe areas around building work sites and how to get permission for scaffolding and hoarding.
Explosives licence
Premises storing explosives (for example, fireworks and flares, air bag inflators) are required to either be registered or hold a storage licence.
Marriage/civil partnership premises approval
Premises where marriage or civil partnership ceremonies are held require approval.
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.
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.
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.
Street trading licence
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.
Street works licence
Application forms and guidance on how to apply for a street works licence.