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Licence Summary

To run a boarding kennel or cattery, you need a licence from Stroud District Council. The number of dogs and cats that may be accommodated will be specified on the licence along with other specific conditions.

Stroud District Council may authorise an officer, veterinary surgeon or practitioner to inspect licensed premises.

Eligibility Criteria

An applicant must not be disqualified from any of the following at the time of the application:

keeping an animal boarding establishment
keeping a pet shop under the Pet Animals Act 1951
keeping animals under the Protection of Animals (Amendment) Act 1954
owning, keeping, being involved in the keeping or being entitled to control or influence the keeping of animals, dealing in animals or transporting or being involved in the transportation of animals under the Animals Welfare Act 2006
owning, keeping, dealing in or transporting animals under the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006. In Scotland an applicant must also not be disqualified from working with, using, driving or riding animals, providing services to animals that would involve taking possession of them, taking possession of an animal to carry out any of the activities listed or taking charge of animals for any other purpose

Regulation Summary

A summary of the eligibility criteria for this licence

Application Evaluation Process

Fees will be payable for applications and conditions may be attached.

The following criteria will be considered when the application is being evaluated:

That the animals will be kept in suitable accommodation at all times. Suitable accommodation takes into account the construction and size of the accommodation, the number of animals to be housed in it, facilities for exercising the animals, cleanliness and temperature, lighting and ventilation provisions.
That suitable food, drink and bedding materials will be provided and that the animals are exercised and visited regularly.
That steps are taken to prevent and control the spread of disease among the animals and that isolation facilities are in place.
That adequate protection is provided to the animals in the case of fire and other emergencies.
That a register is kept. The register should contain a description of all animals received, their arrival and departure date and the name and address of the owner. The register should be available to be inspected at any time by a local authority officer, veterinary surgeon or practitioner.

Will Tacit Consent Apply?

No. It is in the public interest that the authority must process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from Stroud District Council within a reasonable period.

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Animal boarding establishment application form - PDF, 43 KB

Fees

£124 per annum

Failed Application Redress

Please contact Stroud District Council in the first instance.

Any applicant who is refused a licence can appeal to their local Magistrates' court or, in Scotland, to their local Sheriff.

Licence Holder Redress

Please contact Stroud District Council in the first instance.

Any licence holder who wishes to appeal against a condition attached to their licence can appeal to their local Magistrates' court or, in Scotland, to their local Sheriff.

Consumer Complaint

We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, The Citizens Advice service will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.

Other Redress

E.g. about noise, pollution, etc. Also should one licence holder complain about another.

Trade Associations

Licence Summary

Examples of types of premises that are required to be approved by local authorities are stand alone (ie not attached to a slaughter house, cutting plant or game handling establishment):

meat processing plants
meat preparation plants
minced meat processing operations and mechanically separated meat processing plants
cold stores

You should contact your local authority to see if you require approval.

Eligibility Criteria

No provision in legislation.

Application Evaluation Process

No provision in legislation.

Will Tacit Consent Apply?

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

Fees

No fee is required

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Failed Application Redress

Please contact Stroud District Council in the first instance.

Licence Holder Redress

Please contact Strroud District Council in the first instance.

Consumer Complaint

We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, The Citizens Advice service will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.

Trade Associations

Licence Summary

To run a caravan and camping site you need a licence from Stroud District Council.

Conditions may be attached to a licence to cover any of the following:

restricting when caravans can be on the site for human habitation or restricting the number of caravans that can be on the site at any one time
controlling the types of caravans on the site
controlling the positioning of the caravans or regulating the use of other structures and vehicles including tents
to ensure steps are taken enhance the land, including planting/replanting bushes and trees
fire safety and fire fighting controls
to ensure that sanitary and other facilities, services and equipment are supplied and maintained

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must be entitled to use the land as a caravan site.

Licences will not be issued to applicants who have had a site licence revoked within three years of the current application.

Regulation Summary

A summary of the eligibility criteria for this licence

Application Evaluation Process

Applications for site licences are made to the local authority in whose area the land situated.

Applications must be in writing, should detail the land the application concerns and any other information required by the Stroud District Council.

Will Tacit Consent Apply?

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

Fees

No fee is required

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Caravan and camping site application form - PDF, 42KB

Failed Application Redress

You are advised to take up any issue with Stroud District Council first.

If a licence holder is refused an application to alter a condition they may appeal to the local Magistrates' court or, in Scotland, the Sheriff. The appeal must be made within 28 days of the written notification of the refusal and a notice of appeal must be served on the local district council.

Licence Holder Redress

You are advised to take up any issue with Stroud District Council first.

If a licence holder wishes to appeal against a condition attached to a licence they may appeal to the local Magistrates' Court or, in Scotland, the Sheriff. The appeal must be made within 28 days of the licence being issued.

The local district council may alter conditions at any time but must give licence holders the opportunity to make representations about the proposed changes. If a licence holder disagrees with the alterations they may appeal to the local Magistrates' court or, in Scotland, the Sheriff. The appeal must be made within 28 days of the written notification of the alteration and a notice of appeal must be served on the local district council.

Consumer Complaint

We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, The Citizens Advice service will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.

Other Redress

E.g. about noise, pollution, etc. Also should one licence holder complain about another.

Trade Associations

Please view the Licensing Act 2003 section.

Licence Summary

If you control non-domestic premises you must ensure that you notify the local authority of any cooling tower or evaporative condenser (notifiable devices) on the premises. You must notify the local authority of any changes to the notification information within one month of the change, and if the device ceases to be a notifiable device you must notify the local authority in writing as soon as possible.

Eligibility Criteria

No provision in legislation.

Regulation Summary

A summary of the regulation relating to this licence

Will Tacit Consent Apply?

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

Fee

No fee is required

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Failed Application Redress

Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance.

If the applicant is refused a licence, they may appeal to a magistrates' court or in Scotland to the sheriff within 28 days from the date on which the applicant receives written notification of the refusal.

Consumer Complaint

We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, The Citizens Advice service will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.

Any person who wishes to appeal against a decision to close a zoo may apply to the local Magistrates' court or, in Scotland, to the sheriff. Appeals must be made within 28 days of the notice of the local authority decision.

Useful Documents

View the current cooling tower register - PDF, 12KB

Licence Summary

To keep certain specified dangerous wild animals you need a Licence from your Local Authority in order to protect the public from risks arising from their keeping.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants for a Dangerous Wild Animal Licence must not be disqualified from keeping dangerous wild animals under the Act.

A fee, determined by the Local Authority, will be payable on application.

Regulation Summary

A summary of the regulation relating to this licence - PDF, 100 KB

Application Evaluation Process

The following are matters about which the Local Authority must be satisfied prior to the granting of a Licence:-

the granting of the application should not be contrary to the public interest in any way;
the applicant must be a suitable person to hold a licence;
the animal(s) is/are owned or possessed by the applicant;
that the conditions in which the animal is proposed to be kept will safeguard its welfare in respect of its accommodation, the supply of adequate and suitable food, drink and bedding, protection in the event of an emergency, the prevention and control of infectious diseases and its ability to take adequate exercise.

Conditions can be attached to a licence to ensure that the above are complied with.

Will Tacit Consent Apply?

No, an inspection will need to be made before any application is granted.

Fees

Veterinary fees also apply
£124 per annum

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Dangerous wild animal(s) application form - PDF, 52KB

You must have a licence to keep a breeding establishment for dogs.

A person will be treated as carrying on a business of breeding dogs for sale at the premises where:

a person keeps a bitch at any premises at any time during any period of twelve months; and

the bitch gives birth to a litter of puppies at any time during that period; and

four or more other litters are born during the period to bitches falling within the following categories:

the aforementioned bitch;
any other bitch kept by the person at the premises at any time during the period;
any bitch kept by any relative of his at the premises at any such time;
any bitches kept by him elsewhere at any such time; and
any bitches kept (anywhere) by any person at any time under a breeding arrangement made with him

Applying for a licence

When we receive your application and fee we will arrange for an inspection of the premises resulting in a report upon the suitability of the application. We may impose conditions on the licence to ensure that appropriate welfare standards are met. In addition to these it is a requirement that:

bitches are not mated if less than one year old,
bitches do not give birth to more than six litters of puppies each,
bitches do not give birth to puppies before the end of the period of twelve months beginning with the day on which they last gave birth to puppies,
accurate records in a form prescribed by regulations are kept at the premises and made available for inspection there by any officer of the local authority, or any vet authorised by the local authority to inspect the premises.

Note that in addition to a full inspection prior to the granting of a new licence or a renewal, licensed premises will also be subject to unannounced inspections to ensure that the licence conditions are being met and that the welfare of the animals being used for breeding under the licence is secured.

Licences must be renewed annually while the breeding operation continues and we would recommend that applications for renewal are made in good time to ensure that we can be satisfied that new licences can and should be granted and issued prior to the expiry of the existing one.

Dog Breeding Application Form - Word Doc

Licence fees

£84
Plus additional necessary Veterinary or other inspection Fees

Other issues

You must ensure that any other necessary general regulatory approval, such as planning permission, is also in place.

Contact Us

Alex Davies

Licensing Section
Stroud District Council
Ebley Mill
Ebley Wharf
Stroud
GL5 4UB

Email: alex.davies@stroud.gov.uk

Permit Summary

You must have an environmental permit if you operate a regulated facility in England or Wales.

A regulated facility includes:

installations or mobile plants carrying out listed activities
waste operations
waste mobile plant
mining waste operations

Listed activities include:

energy - burning fuel, gasification, liquification and refining activities
metals - manufacturing and processing metals
minerals - manufacturing lime, cement, ceramics or glass
chemicals - manufacturing chemicals, pharmaceuticals or explosives, storing chemicals in bulk
waste - incinerating waste, operating landfills, recovering waste
solvents - using solvents
other - manufacturing paper, pulp and board, treating timber products, coating, treating textiles and printing, manufacturing new tyres, intensive pig and poultry farming

Listed activities are divided into three categories: Part A(1), Part A(2) and Part B.

Part A permits control activities with a range of environmental impacts, including:

emissions to air, land and water
energy efficiency
waste reduction
raw materials consumption
noise, vibration and heat
accident prevention

Part B permits control activities which cause emissions to air.

The permit your business requires depends on the specific processes involved and resulting emissions.

Permits are available from the Environment Agency or your local authority (the regulator) depending upon the category your business falls within:

Part A(1) installations or mobile plants are regulated by the Environment Agency
Part A(2) and Part B installations or mobile plants are regulated by the local authority, except waste operations carried out at Part B installations which are regulated by the Environment Agency
waste operations or waste mobile plant carried on other than at an installation, or by Part A or Part B mobile plants, are regulated by the Environment Agency
mining waste operations are regulated by the Environment Agency

Eligibility Criteria

Applications must be made on the form provided by the regulator, or online and must include specified information which will vary depending on the operation
A fee may be payable
If further information is required the applicant will be notified by the regulator and they must provide this information or the application will be deemed to be withdrawn
The application must be from the operator of the regulated facility
For waste operations no licence will be granted unless any required planning permission had first been granted

Regulation Summary

The Environmental Permitting Regulations 2007 and its amendments cover this type of permit.

Application Evaluation Process

The regulator will pay regard to the protection of the environment taken as a whole by, in particular, preventing or, where that is not practicable, reducing emissions into the air, water and land.

The regulator may inform the public of the application and must consider any representations.

The application must be from the operator of the regulated facility and the regulator must be satisfied that they must operate the facility in accordance with the environmental permit.

Will Tacit Consent Apply?

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

Fees

Permitted activities charges are set by Central Government

Part A2 Fees - (Link to www.defra.gov.uk)
Part B Fees - (Link to www.defra.gov.uk)

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Read our flowchart explaining how to apply for an A2 Permit - PDF, 59 KB

A2 environmental permit application form

Read our flowchart on how to apply for a B Permit - PDF, 59 KB

B environmental permit application form

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Part A2 application form - PDF, 88 KB

Part B application form - PDF, 74 KB

Part B permit for a dry cleaners application form - PDF,49 KB

Part B permit for a service station application form - PDF, 58 KB

Part B permit for respraying of Road Vehicles Application Form - PDF, 60 KB

Part B Permit for a Small Waste Oil Burner (<0.4MW) Application Form - PDF, 40 KB

Failed Application Redress

Please contact Stroud District Council in the first instance.

An applicant who is refused an environmental permit may appeal to the appropriate authority. In England the appropriate authority is the Secretary of State. Appeals must be lodged no later than six months from the date of the decision.

Licence Holder Redress

Please contact Stroud District Council in the first instance.

If an application to vary, transfer or surrender an environmental permit has been refused or if the applicant objects to conditions imposed on the environmental permit they may appeal to the appropriate authority.

Appeals must be lodged in relation to a regulator initiated variation, a suspension notice or an enforcement notice, not later than two months from the date of the variation or notice and in any other case not later than six months from the date of the decision.

Consumer Complaint

We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, The Citizens Advice service will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.

Other Redress

Compensation maybe payable in relation to conditions affecting certain interests in land.

Trade Associations

Licence Summary

To store, prepare, distribute or sell food on premises you need to be registered with the local authority. Premises include restaurants, cafes, hotels, shops, canteens, market stalls, mobile catering vans and food delivery vans. Some manufacturers handling products of animal origin may need to be approved by the local authority or the Meat Hygiene Service, rather than registered. If you are uncertain whether your business needs to be approved or registered, contact your local authority.

Eligibility Criteria

No provision in legislation.

Regulation Summary

If you run a food business for five or more days in any five consecutive weeks, you must tell (or arrange for someone else to tell) us about any premises you use for storing, selling, distributing or preparing food. Food premises includes:

Restaurants
Hotels
Cafes
Shops
Supermarkets
Staff canteens
Kitchens in offices
Warehouses
Guest houses
Delivery vehicles
Buffet cars on trains
Market and other stalls
Hot dog and ice cream vans, etc.

If you use vehicles for your food business in connection with permanent premises such as a shop, or warehouse, you only need to tell us how many vehicles you have. You do not need to register each vehicle separately. If you have one or more vehicles but no permanent premises, you must tell us where they are normally kept.

Anyone starting a new food business must register with us at least 28 days before doing so.

The majority of premises have to be registered. However, certain premises are exempt from registration, such as those which are already registered for food law purposes, certain agricultural premises, motor cars, tents and marquees (but not stalls), some domestic premises and some village halls. You should contact us if you think you might be exempt.

Application Evaluation Process

No provision in legislation.

Will Tacit Consent Apply?

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

Fees

No fee is required

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Registration of food premises application form PDF, 80KB

Failed Application Redress

Please contact Stroud District Council in the first instance.

Licence Holder Redress

Please contact Stroud District Council in the first instance.

Consumer Complaint

We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, The Citizens Advice service will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.

Trade Associations

Please view the Gambling Act 2005 section.

Licence Summary

Hairdressers and barbers are required to register the premises with Manchester City Council when opening new premises and when a new occupier takes over an existing salon.

In the case of mobile hairdressers, the premises would be the home address of the hairdresser/barber.

Eligibility Criteria

A summary of the regulation relating to this licence can be found here.

Will Tacit Consent Apply?

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

Fee

No fee is required

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Form will be available soon.

Failed Application Redress

Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance.

If the applicant is refused a licence, they may appeal to a magistrates' court or in Scotland to the sheriff within 28 days from the date on which the applicant receives written notification of the refusal.

Consumer Complaint

We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, The Citizens Advice service will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.

Any person who wishes to appeal against a decision to close a zoo may apply to the local Magistrates' court or, in Scotland, to the sheriff. Appeals must be made within 28 days of the notice of the local authority decision.

Licence Summary

If you rent out a property for house in multiple occupation (HMO), you may require a licence from your local authority.

Eligibility Criteria

Applications must be made to the local housing authority.

A fee maybe charged.

You must be a fit and proper person to hold the licence.

Regulation Summary

A summary of the eligibility criteria for this licence

Application Evaluation Process

Licences will be granted if:

the house is or can be made suitable for multiple occupation
the applicant is a fit and proper person and the most appropriate person to hold the licence
the proposed manager has control of the house, and is a fit and proper person to be the manager
the management arrangements are satisfactory

Will Tacit Consent Apply?

No. It is in the public interest that the authority must process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from the local authority within a reasonable period, please contact it. You can do this online if you applied through the UK Welcomes Service or use the contact details below.

Fees

New or renewed standard applications £450
Variations/renewals to application £70
Additional cost for non-standard applications per hour £33.00

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House in multiple occupation (HMO) application form - PDF, 160KB

Failed Application Redress

Please contact Stroud District Council in the first instance.

You may appeal to a residential property tribunal.

Any appeal must be made within 28 days of the decision being made.

Licence Holder Redress

Please contact Stroud District Council in the first instance.

You may appeal to a residential property tribunal regarding conditions attached to a licence or any decision to vary or revoke a licence.

Any appeal must be made within 28 days of the decision being made.

Consumer Complaint

If a licence is granted and you wish to appeal against it being granted you may do so to a residential property tribunal within 28 days of the decision being made.

Other Redress

E.g. about noise, pollution, etc. Also should one licence holder complain about another.

Trade Associations

Licence Summary

To carry out house-to-house collections for charitable purposes in England and Wales you need a licence from the Local Authority whose area you wish to collect in. The collections can be monetary or other items such as clothing.

Eligibility Criteria

Applications must be in the form prescribed by the local authority.

Dates and area in which the collection is taking place need to be specified.

You must be a fit and proper person.

Regulation

Regulation relating to this licence

How To Make An Application and The Evaluation Process

Before applying for a Licence for Stroud District area you may wish call or email The Licensing Section at Stroud District Council to check that the date(s) you are requesting have not already been booked by another charity. It is in the interest of the public and collectors that there are not too many collections taking place at the same time at the same location.

Applications must be sent to the licensing authority for the area where the collection is requested.

Applications must be in a specific format.

A return form must be completed following the collection and returned to the local authority

Will Tacit Consent Apply?

Yes. This means that providing your application is valid 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 the target completion period of 30 days.

Tacit consent will only apply for applications that are submitted electronically via the Point of Single Contact (PSC) or when the business can show proof of delivery from a post office, a recognised courier or an Officer of Stroud District Council.

Fees

No fee is required

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The relevant forms can be downloaded to print out and submit in hard copy

House to house collections application form - PDF, 121KB

House to house returns application form - PDF, 116KB

Alternatively paper copies of the forms are available by contacting the Licensing Section at Stroud District Council

Licence Holder Redress

Please Stroud District Council in the first instance.

You have the right to appeal to the Minister for the Cabinet Office.

Appeals must be lodged within 14 days of the decision.

Consumer Complaint

We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK , The Citizens Advice service will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.

Booking in for a Charity Collection in Stroud District and Stroud District Council's Code of Conduct for Collectors

Stroud District Council operates a calendar system for charity collections including direct debit collections. You may wish to ring or email the Licensing Section to check availability before you submit an application.

We also have a code of conduct that we expect collectors in our district to take heed of.

House to House Charity Fundraising - Code of Conduct in the Stroud District - PDF

Please view the Licensing Act 2003 section.

Licence Summary

To run a business selling pet animals you need a licence from the local authority. This includes all commercial selling of pet animals, including pet shops and businesses selling animals over the internet.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants for a pet shop licence must not be disqualified from keeping a pet shop.

A fee, determined by the Local Authority, will be payable on application.

Regulation Summary

A summary of the eligibility criteria for this licence

Application Evaluation Process

Local authorities must have regard to the following when considering an application for a pet shop licence:

that animals will be kept in suitable accommodation, for example in regards to temperature, size, lighting, ventilation and cleanliness
adequate food and drink will be provided to the animals and they will be visited at suitable intervals
that any mammalian animals will not be sold too young
that steps are taken to prevent disease spreading among the animals
that adequate fire and emergency provisions are in place

Conditions can be attached to a licence to ensure that the above are complied with.

Will Tacit Consent Apply?

No, an inspection will need to be made before any application is granted in order to safeguard animal welfare and public health and protection.

Fees

£120 Per Annum

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Apply by Post or Hand Delivery

Pet shop application form - PDF, 43KB

Failed Application Redress

Please contact Stroud District Council in the first instance.

Any person who is refused a licence can appeal to the Magistrates court or, in Scotland, the Sheriff covering the area the premises is located. A court or Sheriff may give directions on the issue of a licence.

Licence Holder Redress

Please contact Stroud District Council in the first instance.

Any licence holder who objects to a condition attached to a licence may appeal to the local Magistrates court or, in Scotland, the Sheriff covering the area the premises is located. A court or Sheriff may give directions on the issue of a condition.

Consumer Complaint

We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, The Citizens Advice service will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.

Other Redress

E.g. about noise, pollution, etc. Also should one licence holder complain about another.

Trade Associations

Pet Care Trust (PCT)

Please view the Licensing Act 2003 section.

Licence Summary

To run a riding establishment (where horses or ponies are hired out for riding or used for riding instruction) in England, Scotland or Wales, you need a licence from the local authority.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be over 18 years of age. In England and Wales they must have not been disqualified:

from keeping a riding establishment
from keeping a pet shop under the Pet Animals Act 1951
from having custody of animals under the Protection of Animals (Amendment) Act 1954
from keeping boarding establishments for animals under the Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963
under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 from keeping or owning animals, being able to influence how animals are kept, dealing animals or transporting or being involved in the transporting of animals
from owning, keeping dealing or transporting animals under the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006

Applicants must pay any required fee and comply with any conditions attached to a licence.

Regulation Summary

A summary of the eligibility criteria for this licence

Application Evaluation Process

Before deciding an application the local authority must consider a report from a veterinary surgeon or practitioner detailing whether the premises are suitable for a riding establishment and detailing the conditions of the premises and any horses.

The local authority will also take into account whether the applicant is suitable and qualified to hold a licence. They must also be satisfied of the following:

that consideration will be given to the condition of the horses and that they will be maintained in good health, kept physically fit and where the horse is to be ridden or used during riding instruction, be suitable for that purpose
that the animals feet will be trimmed properly and that shoes are fitted properly and are in good condition
that there will be suitable accommodation for the horses
that for horses maintained on grass there is suitable pasture, shelter and water and that supplementary feed will be provided as and when needed
that horses will be provided with suitable food, drink and bedding materials and will be exercised, groomed, rested and visited at suitable intervals
that precautions will be taken to reduce the spread of contagious or infectious diseases and that veterinary first aid equipment and medicines will be provided and maintained
that appropriate procedures are in place to protect and remove the horses in the case of a fire and that as part of this the name, address and telephone number of the licence holder is displayed outside the premises and fire instructions are displayed
that storage facilities for forage, bedding, stable equipment and saddlery are provided

In addition to any other conditions a riding establishment licence must be subject to the following conditions:

that any horse inspected by an authorised officer and found to need veterinary attention will not be returned to work until the licence holder has obtained a veterinary certificate confirming the horse is fit for work
that a horse will not be let out for hire or for use in instruction without the supervision of a responsible person aged 16 years or older, unless the licence holder is satisfied the rider doesn't require supervision
that the business will not be left in the charge of someone under 16 years of age
that the licence holder holds indemnity insurance
that the licence holder keeps a register of all horses in their possession that are three years old or younger and that the register is available for inspection at all reasonable times

Will Tacit Consent Apply?

No. It is in the public interest that the authority must process your application before it can be granted.

Fees

Veterinary fees also apply.

Up to 20 horses £124 per annum
20 - 40 horses £159 per annum
Over 40 horses £201 per annum

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Riding establishment application form - PDF 46KB

Failed Application Redress

Please contact Stroud District Council in the first instance.

An applicant whose application is refused can appeal to the local magistrates' court. In Scotland an applicant whose application is refused can appeal to the local sheriff.

Licence Holder Redress

Please contact Stroud District Council in the first instance.

A licence holder who wishes to appeal against a condition can appeal to a local magistrates' court. In Scotland licence holder who wishes to appeal against a condition can appeal to the local sheriff.

Consumer Complaint

We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, The Citizens Advice service will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.

Trade Associations

Licence Summary

To be a scrap metal dealer, you need to register with your local authority. A scrap metal dealer shall be classed as carrying on a business in the local authority area if any of the following apply:

Eligibility Criteria

the dealer occupies a place as a scrap metal store in the area
the dealer does not occupy a place as a scrap metal store but has a usual place of residence in the area
the dealer does not occupy a place as a scrap metal store but occupies a place for business purposes

Regulation Summary

A summary of the eligibility criteria for this licence

Application Evaluation Process

Applicants must provide the following:

their full name
the address of the dealer, or in the case of a company, their registered or principal office
the address of each place occupied as a scrap metal store, if any
if the business is carried on without a scrap metal store
if the business is carried on without a scrap metal store but the applicant occupies a place for the purposes of business, and the address of such a place

The registered dealer must notify the local authority of any changes to these details or if they cease to be a scrap metal dealer.

Will Tacit Consent Apply?

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

Fees

No fee is required

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Scrap metal dealer application form - PDF 37KB

Failed Application Redress

Please contact Stroud District Council in the first instance.

Licence Holder Redress

Please contact Stroud District Council in the first instance.

Consumer Complaint

We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, The Citizens Advice service will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.

Licence holders may at any time apply to the authority for a variation of the terms, conditions or restrictions in their licence.

If an application for a variation is refused, or if the licence is revoked, the licence holder may, within 21 days of being notified of the imposition of, or the refusal to vary, the term, condition or restriction in question, or of the revocation, appeal to the local magistrates' court.

A licence holder may also appeal to the crown court against a decision of a magistrates' court.

Trade Associations

Licence Summary

A Sex Establishment Licence issued by the local authority may be needed if you intend to run one of the following:

A sexual entertainment venue – for example a lap dancing or pole dancing club
A sex shop - ie any premises selling sex toys, books or videos –
A sex cinema ie a venue where explicit films are shown to members of the public

However, you may apply to the local authority requesting them to waive the requirement of a licence.

Eligibility Criteria

An applicant:

must be at least 18 years old
must not be disqualified from holding a licence
must have been resident in the UK at least six months immediately before the application or, if a body corporate, must be incorporated in the UK
must not have been refused the grant or renewal of a licence for the premises in question within the last 12 months unless the refusal has been reversed on appeal

Regulation Summary

The regulations for a Sex Establishment Licence

Application Evaluation Process

Fees will be payable for applications and conditions may be attached.

Applications must contain any information the local authority requires, as well as the applicant's name, address and, where the applicant is an individual, their age, plus the address of the premises.

Applicants must give public notice of their application by publishing an advertisement in a local newspaper.

Will Tacit Consent Apply?

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

Fees

New and Variation Applications £4,684
Renewals and Transfers £2,290.00

Stroud District Council's Sex Establishments Licensing Policy

Sex Establishments Licensing Policy - PDF, 163KB

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Application Form - PDF, 60 KB

Failed Application Redress

Please contact Stroud District Council in the first instance.

Any applicant who is refused a licence, or refused the renewal of a licence, may, within 21 days of being notified of the refusal, appeal to the local magistrates' court.

However, the right to appeal does not apply where the licence was refused on the grounds that:

the number of sex establishments in the area exceeds the number which the authority consider is appropriate
the grant of the licence would be inappropriate considering the character of the area, the nature of other premises in the area, or the premises themselves

Licence Holder Redress

Please contact Stroud District Council in the first instance.

A licence holder who wishes to appeal against a condition can appeal to a local magistrates' court. In Scotland licence holder who wishes to appeal against a condition can appeal to the local sheriff.

Consumer Complaint

We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, The Citizens Advice service will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.

Licence holders may at any time apply to the authority for a variation of the terms, conditions or restrictions in their licence.

If an application for a variation is refused, or if the licence is revoked, the licence holder may, within 21 days of being notified of the imposition of, or the refusal to vary, the term, condition or restriction in question, or of the revocation, appeal to the local magistrates' court.

A licence holder may also appeal to the crown court against a decision of a magistrates' court.

Other Redress

Any person objecting to an application for the grant, renewal or transfer of a licence may give written notice of their objection to the relevant authority, stating the grounds of the objection, within 28 days of the date of the application.

Licence Summary

To collect money or sell articles for the benefit of charitable or other purposes in a public place in England or Wales, you require a Street Collection Permit from your local council. A 'public place' is a place where the public has access.

Eligibility Criteria

No provision in the legislation

Regulation

The power to regulate street collections and issue licences is contained in the Police, Factories, & c. (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1916 (c.31)

Application Evaluation Process

Before applying for a permit in Stroud District you may wish to call or email The Licensing Section at Stroud District Council to check that the date(s) you are requesting have not already been booked by another charity. It is in the interest of the public and collectors that there are not too many collections taking place at the same time at the same location.

An application form should be submitted to the Local Authority detailing the location and dates of the proposed collection. There is no fee for this permit.

Direct Debit Collections do not need a permit, but the dates must be confirmed with this office first.

The purpose of the legal requirement to obtain consent is to ensure collectors are properly authorised and that money is collected in a secure way and the total proceeds collected are properly accounted for.

A return form must be completed following the collection and returned to the local authority.

Will Tacit Consent Apply?

Yes. This means that providing your application is valid 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 the target completion period of 30 days.

Tacit consent will only apply for applications that are submitted electronically via the Point of Single Contact (PSC) or when the business can show proof of delivery from a post office, a recognised courier or an Officer of Stroud District Council.

Fees

There is no fee for this application

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Street collection application form - PDF,113KB

Street collection returns form - PDF,116KB

Failed Application Redress

Please contact your Local Licensing Authority in the first instance.

Licence Holder Redress

Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance.

Consumer Complaint

We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, The Citizens Advice service will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.

Booking in for a Charity Collection in Stroud District and Stroud District Council's Code of Conduct for Collectors

Stroud District Council operates a calendar system for charity collections including direct debit collections. You may wish to ring or email the Licensing Section to check availability before you submit an application.

We also have a code of conduct that we expect collectors in our district to take heed of.

Charity Fundraising in the Street - Code of Conduct in the Stroud District - PDF

Licence Summary

If you trade in the street you may require a street trading licence. Applications should be made in writing (including by electronic means) to your local district council, or the district council for the area you wish to trade.

Eligibility Criteria

You must be over 17 years of age to hold a licence.

Licences will be refused if any of the following grounds exist:

there isn't enough space in the street you wish to trade in, without causing interference or inconvenience to street users
you wish to trade for less days than any minimum required trading days
you are unsuitable to hold a licence do to any previous convictions or for other reasons
you have previously failed to pay fees due under another street trading licence or have failed to use a previous street trading licence

Regulation

A summary of the regulation relating to this licence

Application Evaluation Process

Under certain circumstances if certain grounds for refusal exist the council may still award a licence but for fewer days than require, or to allow trade in certain items.

The council will either grant the application or serve a notice on you within a reasonable time.

The notice will be served if the council intend to refuse the application, grant it on different terms than those applied for, confine trading to a particular place in a street, vary conditions of a licence or revoke a licence.

The notice will detail the grounds for their decision and state that within seven days of the notice you can request in writing the opportunity to make representations.

Will Tacit Consent Apply

No. Your designation licence will only be issued to you when all the necessary inspections /checks have been carried out and the premises meets the required standards.

The licence may also list additional site specific conditions.

Fees

Itinerant Traders

Itinerant consents are issued to traders who wish to move from place to place. They must not remain in one place for more than 20 minutes at a time and must not return to the same location or to any other location, within 200m, in the same street, on the same day.

Fees per quarter of part quarter: £129.00
Fees per annum: £476.00

Static Street Traders

Band 1: Sites considered to be prime sites and will normally include sites which are within or adjacent to established shopping areas

Fees per quarter or part quarter: £476.00
Fees per annum: £1583.00

Band 2: Are all other sites within the district

Fees per quarter or part quarter: £290.00
Fees per annum: £954

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Street Trading Consent Form (application and renewal) - Word Doc, 138KB

Street Trading Guidance - PDF

Failed Application Redress

Please contact Stroud District Council in the first instance.

Licence Holder Redress

Please contact Stroud District Council in the first instance.

Consumer Complaint

We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, The Citizens Advice service will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.

Other Redress

Please contact the relevant Section of the Local Authority.

Trade Associations

The National Association of British Market Authorities

Licence Summary

If you offer tattooing, semi-permanent skin colouring, cosmetic piercing, you must be registered with your local district council.

If you work from premises, they must also be registered.

Once registered, you will be issued with a certificate of registration.

Eligibility Criteria

You must provide specific information including details of your premises and any previous convictions for practicing without a licence in this field.

A fee will charged.

Regulation

A summary of the regulation relating to this licence

Application Evaluation Process

No provision in legislation

Will Tacit Consent Apply?

No. Your designation licence will only be issued to you when all the necessary inspections /checks have been carried out and the premises meets the required standards.

The licence may also list additional site specific conditions.

Fees

Acupuncture Registration

Premises £102.00
Person practising Acupuncture £51.00

Tattooing, Cosmetic-piercing, Electrolysis Registration

Premises £102.00
Person carrying on the business £51.00

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Skin piercing application form (person) - PDF, 27KB

Skin piercing application form (premises) - PDF, 30KB

Failed Application Redress

Please contact your Local Licensing Authority in the first instance.

Licence Holder Redress

Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance.

Consumer Complaint

We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, The Citizens Advice service will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.

Please view the Taxi Licensing section.

Please view the Licensing Act 2003 section.

Licence Summary

To run a zoo in England, Scotland and Wales, you need a licence from the local authority.

The licence may be subject to fees, and conditions to ensure the proper conduct of the zoo.

Eligibility Criteria

At least two months before making an application for a licence, the applicant must give notice in writing (including by electronic means) to the local authority of their intention to make the application. The notice must identify:

the zoo's location
the types of animals and approximate number of each group kept for exhibition on the premises and the arrangements for their accommodation, maintenance and wellbeing
the approximate numbers and categories of staff to be employed in the zoo
the approximate number of visitors and motor vehicles for which accommodation is to be provided
the approximate number and position of access to be provided to the premises
how required conservation measures will be implemented at the zoo

At least two months before making the application, the applicant must also publish notice of that intention in one local newspaper and one national newspaper and exhibit a copy of that notice. The notice must identify the location of the zoo and state that the application notice to the local authority is available to be inspected at the local authority offices.

Regulation Summary

A summary of the regulation relating to this licence

Application Evaluation Process

When considering an application the local authority shall take into account any representations made by or on behalf of:

the applicant
the chief officer of police (or in Scotland the chief constable) in the relevant area
the appropriate authority - this is either the enforcing authority or relevant authority in whose area the zoo will be situated
the governing body of any national institution concerned with the operation of zoos
where part of the zoo is not situated in the area of the local authority with power to grant the licence, a planning authority for the relevant area (other than a county planning authority) or, if the part is situated in Wales, the local planning authority for the area in which it is situated
any person alleging that the zoo would affect the health or safety of people living in the neighbourhood
anyone stating that the zoo would affect the health or safety of anyone living near it
any other person whose representations might show grounds on which the authority has a power or duty to refuse to grant a licence

Before granting or refusing to grant the licence, the local authority shall consider any inspectors' reports based on their inspection of the zoo, consult the applicant about any conditions they propose should be attached to the licence and make arrangements for an inspection to be carried out. At least 28 days notice of the inspection shall be provided by the local authority.

The local authority will not grant the licence if they feel that the zoo would adversely affect the health or safety of people living in near it, or seriously affect the preservation of law and order or if they are not satisfied that appropriate conservation measures would be satisfactorily implemented.

An application may also be refused if:

the local authority are not satisfied that accommodation, staffing or management standards are suitable for the proper care and wellbeing of the animals or for the proper conduct of the zoo
the applicant, or if the applicant is an incorporated company, the company or any of the company's directors, managers, secretaries or other similar officers, or a keeper in the zoo, has been convicted of any offence involving the ill-treatment of animals

Applications to renew a licence will be considered no later than six months before the expiry of the existing licence, unless a shorter time period is allowed by the local authority.

The Secretary of State, after consulting the local authority, may direct them to attach one or more conditions to a licence.

The local authority may advise the Secretary of State that, because of the small number of animals kept in the zoo or the small number of the kinds of animal kept there, a direction should be made that that a licence is not required.

Will Tacit Consent Apply?

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

Fee

New application : £251
Renewal: £196

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Zoo application form - PDF, 41KB

Failed Application Redress

Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance.

If the applicant is refused a licence, they may appeal to a magistrates' court or in Scotland to the sheriff within 28 days from the date on which the applicant receives written notification of the refusal.

Licence Holder Redress

Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance.

A licence holder may appeal to a Magistrates' court or in Scotland to the sheriff against:

any condition attached to a licence or any variation or cancellation of a condition
the refusal to approve the transfer of a licence
a zoo closure direction
enforcement steps relating to any unmet condition

The appeal must be brought within 28 days from the date on which the licence holder receives written notification of the authority's decision as to the relevant matter.

Consumer Complaint

We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, The Citizens Advice service will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.

Any person who wishes to appeal against a decision to close a zoo may apply to the local Magistrates' court or, in Scotland, to the sheriff. Appeals must be made within 28 days of the notice of the local authority decision.

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