Licences and Permits

Licensing Act 2003

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Dover District Council is the licensing authority under the Licensing Act 2003 and Gambling Act 2005. We also administer a number of other different licences and permits.

View our Licence Register »

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Licensing Act 2003 »

Alcohol, Entertainment and Late Night Food licensing.

Gambling »

Information and application forms for premises and personal licences.

Taxis »

Apply to licence drivers, vehicles and operators.

Animal Welfare Regulations 2018 »

New laws relating to Animal Activity Licensing are now in force. Visit our dedicated home page for more information.

Other licences/permits we issue

Caravan sites
Cooling towers and evaporative condensers
Dangerous wild animals
House to house collections
Houses in multiple occupation
Hypnotism
Parking permits
Pleasure boats
Scrap metal dealers
Sex entertainment
Street collections/sales
Street furniture
Street trading
Tattooing and skin piercing
Zoos

Further Information

Register of licenses
What we don't licence
Licensing policy
Licensing objectives

Better Business for All »

Help with rules and regulations for existing and new businesses.

Contact the Licensing Section

Telephone: 01304 872295

Email: licensing@dover.gov.uk

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