Licences and permits

Abstract water (England)

If you abstract water or plan to, you may need to apply for an abstraction licence.

Environment Agency · England

Any trade

Approval of premises for civil marriage and civil partnership (England and Wales)

How to get a licence (grant of approval) to hold a civil marriage or civil partnership in your venue, and what requirements or conditions …

Your council · England and Wales

Events · Tourist accommodation, including hotels and campsites

Camping licence (England and Wales)

What is a campsite licence and applying to get one

Your council · England and Wales

Tourist accommodation, including hotels and campsites

Caravan site licence

You usually need a licence from your local council to have a caravan site on your land

Your council · England, Wales and Scotland

Tourist accommodation, including hotels and campsites

Child work permit (England and Wales)

To employ a child in the UK, you may need to get a work permit from your local authority

Your council · England and Wales

Any trade

Notification to process personal data

You must notify the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if your organisation processes personal data in an automated form

UK Government · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

Any trade

Pavement or street display licence (England and Wales)

Get a licence to put an advertising sign on the road or pavement in England and Wales - restrictions, fines, penalties

Your council · England and Wales

Any trade

Permission to distribute leaflets (England and Wales)

You may need to get permission to distribute free printed material in certain areas controlled by the local council.

Your council · England and Wales

Any trade

Premises licence (England and Wales)

You'll need a premises licence if you want to sell alcohol or offer entertainment from a particular venue

Your council · England and Wales

Events · Hospitality, restaurants, bars and catering · Tourist accommodation, including hotels and campsites

PSV (Public Service Vehicle) operator’s licence

You need a public service vehicle (PSV) operator’s licence to operate a vehicle for hire or reward (payment or payment in kind) that can …

Traffic Commissioners · England, Wales and Scotland

Any trade

Temporary Events Notice (England and Wales)

You need a Temporary Event Notice if you want to carry out a 'licensable activity' on unlicensed premises in England or Wales

Your council · England and Wales

Any trade

TV Licence

You need a TV Licence to watch or record programmes on a TV, computer or other device as they're broadcast, and to watch on-demand …

DCMS · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

Any trade