Where to send licensing applications

All licensing applications (new, renewal or to vary a licence) should be returned to us at the address below and copies sent to the relevant 'responsible authorities'.

Police

Fire and Rescue Service

Health and safety

The local enforcement agency for the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. In most circumstances this will be:

For council owned properties:

Other council addresses

For the City of York Council Public Protection Unit and City of York Council Trading Standards:

For the City of York Council Development Control and Corporate Support: Children's Services (Licences) as well as the Department of Public Health and Well-being:

Boats and other vessels

For vessels, but no other premises, responsible authorities also include:

Under the Water Resources Act 1991, section 221(1), you'll need to include the names of all the navigation authorities, that:

• have statutory functions where the vessel is usually moored or berthed
• cover any waters where the vessel may be navigated when it is used for licensable activities.

Also see

• Apply for licences and permits
• Our licensing policy