Food premises approval
Apply Online
Please note that although we do not require a digital signature to be added to online applications, if you submit your application electronically, we will post out a copy to you or your agent for signature. The hard copy form will be sent to you at the address given by you or your agent on the application form. The processing of your licence application will continue, pending receipt of the signed form. However, if a decision is taken to grant the licence or permission, the licence documents will not be issued to you unless and until the signed form has been received by us.
Licence Summary
If you operate food premises you may need to be approved by your local authority.
Examples of types of premises that are required to be approved local authorities are stand alone (ie not attached to a slaughter house, cutting plant or game handling establishment):
You should contact your local authority to see if you require approval.
- meat processing plants
- meat preparation plants
- minced meat processing operations and mechanically separated meat processing plants
- cold stores
Eligibility Criteria
No provision in legislation
Regulation Summary
Application Evaluation Process
No provision in legislation
Will Tacit Consent Apply?
No. It is in the public interest that the authority must process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from the local authority within a reasonable period, please contact it. You can contact the local authority online if you applied through the UK Welcomes service or use the contact details below.
Failed Application Redress
Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance.
Licence Holder Redress
Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance.
Consumer 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, if you are located in the UK, the Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.
Other Redress
No details available at the moment. Please contact your Local Authority.