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Licences and Permits

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Licensing Act 2003

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Dover District Council is the licensing authority under the Licensing Act 2003 and Gambling Act 2005. We also administer a number of other different licences and permits.

View our Licence Register »

 

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Licensing Act 2003 »

Alcohol, Entertainment and Late Night Food licensing.  

Gambling »

Information and application forms for premises and personal licences.

Taxis »

Apply to licence drivers, vehicles and operators.

Animal Welfare Regulations 2018 »

New laws relating to Animal Activity Licensing are now in force. Visit our dedicated home page for more information.

Tables and Chairs Permit (Highways Act 1980)

 

Other licences/permits we issue

Further Information

 

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Help with rules and regulations for existing and new businesses. 

 

 

 

Contact the Licensing Section

Telephone: 01304 872295

Email: licensing@dover.gov.uk