Petroleum Licence Information

Apply Online

 Application for a petroleum storage licence (for a new licence to be issued a site visit is required before issue of the licence, please contact our Petroleum Officer on licencetss@worcestershire.gov.uk for more details. 

 Transfer a petroleum storage licence

 Renew a petroleum storage licence

 Change a petroleum storage licence 

Application is via the Electronic Licence Management System (ELMS). Please contact us at licencetss@worcestershire.gov.uk for any queries, or to contact your local Petroleum Officer.

We currently only operate an annual licence scheme.

Licence Summary

• To run a business where petrol is stored for dispensing directly into the fuel tank of an internal combustion engine – or where more than small amounts of petrol are stored for private use – you need a licence from you local petroleum licensing authority.
• The Trading Standards Service is the licensing authority for the storage of petroleum spirit in Worcestershire.
• A licence is required in order to ensure that those keeping and dispensing petroleum spirit do so in a safe manner that is unlikely to cause risk to the public or environment.
• Fees will be payable for a licence.
• Conditions will be attached to a licence.

Fees Applicable

Fees apply from 1/4/2011 – 31/3/2012

When do Regulations Apply?

• Petroleum means any product of crude petroleum that has a flashpoint below 21°C. This includes petrol, benzene, pentane and any mixture that contains these products and has a flashpoint below 21°C. This does not include white spirit, paraffin, diesel oil or fuel oils.
• 15 litres of petrol can be kept for any domestic or non-workplace purposes without a licence being in force.  This allowance is conditional on the petrol being kept in suitable approved containers e.g. metal or approved plastic containers.

Will Tacit Consent Apply?

No. It is in the public interest that we must process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from us in a reasonable period, please contact us.

Application Evaluation Process

• Submit application and fee.
• The Petroleum Officer arranges to visit the proposed site for the storage of the petroleum.
• Additional information is required to be maintained on site, including electrical. certificate/risk assessment/hazardous zone plans/staff training/ maintenance/wet stock control (this can be sent with the application if available, but must also be maintained on site).
• Following satisfactory site visit and documentation the licence will be sent within 10 working days.
• Licence must be available for inspection on site.

Get in touch by email for help and more information

if you need to get in touch for more information on getting a petroleum licence or help with the application form you can get in touch with us by email on licencetss@worcestershire.gov.uk.