Evidence to support your application
You will need to ensure your premises meet the requirements to apply for a grant of approval. You will be able to upload copies of any documents supporting your application as part of the application process.
Safety, planning and insurance
- when the premises first applies, we must officially consult with the fire authority. The fire authority may wish to inspect the premises, and any recommendations regarding fire precautions may need to be resolved before a licence is approved. We will ask the applicant for a copy of the fire risk assessment to confirm that one has been done.
- we will deem the applicant to be the responsible person (or acting on their behalf) under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 to ensure that a fire risk assessment has been carried out on the premises.
- applicants are advised to consult with their local planning authority (district council) to check whether use as a venue for civil ceremonies would constitute development or change of use. We reserve the right to contact the planning authority where any doubt occurs.
- the building or structure to be licensed must have public liability(third party) insurance cover during the three years of the licence
Evidence you will need to provide
- a room plan with the areas clearly marked out. This includes outside spaces within the boundary of your property. These will be included at no extra charge.
- employer liability insurance certificate
- public liability insurance certificate
- planning permission. Contact your local District Council for further information. Where planning is not required written confirmation to be supplied at application.
Risk assessment
- fire risk assessment and emergency evacuation plan
- ongoing fire logbook checks
- fire alarm service and testing records
- fire extinguisher service and inspection records
- fire safety signage
Responsible persons
- name and contact telephone number of responsible person, who will be responsible for overseeing health and safety on day of celebration
The proposed room
- a permanent and immovable structure
- seemly, dignified, and free from anything that may compromise the occasion’s solemnity
- available for frequent use
- not used or affiliated with any religion
- accessible and provide disabled access and facilities
- have a quiet and private area for the preliminaries of the celebration