How to apply for a house to house collections licence
Fees and how to apply
Fees
There is no fee for this application.
How to apply
Before applying, you must read through all of the information under the house to house collectors guidelines to ensure that you are eligible to hold a licence.
You can apply online for a house to house collection licence.
Apply for a house to house collection licence
Alternatively, we can send you an application form: contact Licensing
You will need to send back a completed house to house certificate of accounts return form (PDF) within one month from the date of your collection to the address on the form.
Time period for the council to normally approve the application
Two months
What happens if your application is not processed by this council within the normal approved time period (tacit consent)
It is in the public interest that this council processes the application. We may be required to consult other external agencies prior to making a decision. Therefore, should you not receive confirmation that your licence application has been granted or rejected within two months of submission, you may not commence your business.
If you have not heard from us in that time period
If you have not heard from us in that time period, please contact Licensing
Complaints concerning the process
In the first instance, please contact Licensing. Any person who is refused a licence or objects to a condition attached to a licence may appeal to the local magistrates' court.
Any change in circumstances
If you wish to vary any licence condition, or change premises or proprietor, a fresh application will be required.
Last updated: 23/05/2023 15:43