Eligibility criteria
The application must be in writing (including by electronic
means) and include:
- the name and address of the applicant
- such other information as Peterborough City Council
requires
- four copies of the plans of the premises which clearly
identify the room or rooms in which the proceedings will
occur.
Fees
The fees for an approved premises license are:
- Up to 31 March 2013: £1800 plus the cost of a notice fee
of £100 is payable
- 1 April 2013 to 31 March 2014: £2000 (proposed) plus the
cost of a notice fee of £100 is payable
Regulation summary
Your premises will be inspected. Your application and plan will
be made available to the public for inspection and public notice of
the application put in the local newspaper as part of a public
consultation process.
Application evaluation process
To be granted your application must be in the correct
format and your premises deemed suitable. However, your
application may still be refused if it is felt that there are too
many approved premises in the area for the registrars to attend.
Conditions may be imposed to your approval. The Registrar General
may issue guidance to Peterborough City Council to assist them in
making their decision.
Will tacit consent apply?
No. The authority must process your application before it can be
granted. If you have not heard from Peterborough City Council
within 6 months then please contact the Business Support Officer to
Head of Customer Services:
How to apply
This section contains the application forms and further
information to help you in your application:
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How to apply for a licence
(32KB, 4 pages)
Application form for premises to be approved as a venue for marriages and civil partnerships
(30KB, 5 pages)
Appendix A to the application form
(13KB, 1 pages)
Guidance notes for applicants
(37KB, 4 pages)
Requirements before an approval can be granted
(28KB, 2 pages)
Failed application redress
Please contact Peterborough City Council in the first instance.
You have the right to seek a review of refusal to grant your
application. You must deliver your request for review to the
Business Support Officer at Peterborough City Council (contact
details above), accompanied by any requested fee.
Licence holder redress
Please contact Peterborough City Council in the first instance.
Your have the right to seek a review of the imposition of
conditions, refusal to renew or revocation of approval. You must
deliver your request for review to the Business Support Officer at
Peterborough CIty Council (contact details above), accompanied by
any requested fee.
Customer 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 of a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked
and you are located in the UK, Consumer Direct will
give you advice. IF you are located outside the UK, contact the
UK European Consumer Centre.
Other redress
If you object to an application for premises approval, you may
give notice to Peterborough City Council within 21 days of the
notice of application appearing in the local newspaper.
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