Applying for an Approved Premises Licence

You will need to consult your local planning authority to ascertain whether planning consent is required and that it is content that the premises may be used for marriages or civil partnerships. 
 
The cost of a licence is currently £1,375.00 which will run for 3 years less one day from the date of issue.

• Payment of £1,375
• A copy of the Fire Risk Assessment (Word document) relating to the named premises, further information can be found on the Hereford  & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service website.
• Three copies of a plan of the premises showing all the room(s) in which it is intended marriages or civil partnerships will take place
• Any current Licences under The Licensing Act 2003 including a premises license
• Any Other current Licences
• Written evidence that planning permission is not required (see below)

Pre Inspection
If you are unsure whether your venue meets the criteria to become an approved premises a pre inspection can be carried out for a fee of £75. This amount will be deducted from the fees payable when your completed application is submitted.

Planning Permission
You will be required to consult your local planning authority to ascertain whether planning consent is required and that it is content that the premises may be used for marriages or civil partnerships.

The Planning Authority will require the following information:

• What the premises is currently used for
• What you intend to use if for
• The proposed number of ceremonies per year

The application is checked to ensure all conditions have been met.

A public notice is placed in a local publication published at least weekly.

A copy of the plan, risk assessment and application is sent to the Fire & Rescue Service for comment and any recommendations.

A formal inspection is undertaken by the Local Authority to ensure all aspects of the conditions can be met.

A room can be added by completing the Change application form and submitting it together with £200 and a plan of the room. The room must be included in the current fire risk assessment.

For further information:

email: registeroffice@worcestershire.gov.uk
Telephone:  0845 603 2859

Yes. This means that you will be able to act as though your application is granted if you have not heard from the local authority by the end of 70 working days. 

If you have not heard from us in 20 working days, please contact us at registeroffice@worcestershire.gov.uk

• Apply for an Approved Premises licence
  
• Make changes to an existing Approved Premises licence

Please contact us in the first instance