If you are thinking of selling and storing fireworks, you will need to apply to Trading Standards for a licence.

Terms and conditions

Before applying for a Licence to store fireworks or other pyrotechnic articles please study the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance documents on storing and selling fireworks safely.

Also read the guidance to applicants before applying.

• Guidance to applicants (PDF)

The HSE have published a separate guidance leaflet for storing and selling pyrotechnic articles safely. For more detailed guidance on the 'Explosives Regulations 2014' please refer to the HSE guidance on fireworks in retail premises.

Apply for a licence

If you are applying for new licence, we will consider visiting your premises to assess its suitability before processing your application. We may also need to inform the local planning authority and consult with the local Fire and Rescue Service.

New applications for a firework licence

New applications will only be granted for an initial period of 12 months. 

This may be extended upon renewal.  

Before you apply ensure you have the following documents to upload:

• plan of site
• building or floor plan
• supplementary information sheet (if applicable)
• evidence of approval by board of directors (only if company applying)

Application fees

The fee will vary depending on whether the application is a first application or a renewal, the period that you wish the license to run and the net explosive content (NEC) of the products you are storing. This will be automatically calculated when you complete the application. 

New fireworks, explosives and pyrotechnics licence 

Renewal of fireworks, explosives and pyrotechnics licence 

Payment type

BACS

Barclays Bank 

Account: 53583147 

Sort code: 20-98-87 (please state Payment Reference and Date of Payment on the application)

Card

Payment is taken at the end of the application

Apply for a licence