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
- the premises must satisfy the local authority on fire precautions and health and safety provisions
- 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