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Licences and permits

Warning
From the 1 December 2021 we have adopted the Institute of Licensing "Safe and Suitable" as the criminal record policy for the whole of the Dorset Council area, which has recently been out to consultation.

Child performance licence

Find out about performance licences for school-aged children.

Lotteries

If you are planning to hold a raffle or a lottery find out whether you need permission and how you can apply.

Petroleum storage certificate

In Dorset, Trading Standards are responsible for making sure sites where petrol is delivered, stored and dispensed are safe

Busking licence

You may need a licence to busk in Dorset.

Caravan site licence

All residential caravan sites and non-residential caravan sites will need planning permission and a site licence.

Chaperone licence

How to apply for or renew a chaperone licence.

Child work permit

You must apply for a work permit to employ a young person.

Cooling tower notification

Find out when you need to apply for a cooling tower licence and how to apply.

Environmental permits

Certain industrial processes and activities which have the potential to cause pollution are required to have an Environmental permit to operate.

Explosives licence

Any person planning to keep explosives such as fireworks or vehicle airbag detonators is required by law to have a current licence.

Filming permit

Information on filming locations and how to apply for a filming permit.

Gambling licences

Find out about the different types of gambling licences and apply.

Hypnotism authorisation

If you would like to show, demonstrate or perform a hypnotism act in public, you must have authorisation from the Licensing Authority.

Sex establishment licence

To run any sexual entertainment establishment, such as a sex shop, a sex cinema or a sexual entertainment venue, you will require a licence from us.

Tattoo, piercing and electrolysis registration

If you offer tattooing, semi-permanent skin colouring, cosmetic piercing, electrolysis or acupuncture you must be registered with us.