Licences and Permits
Unmet Demand Survey 2025
Dover District Council limit the number of Hackney Carriages within the district to 74. In order to maintain this limit the licensing authority must instruct an independent survey to test whether there is a shortage of taxis. The survey is carried out by an external company who seek the views of members of the public to hear about their experiences with the availability of taxis.
The Survey is now live and will close on 28th July 2025
Click here to complete the survey
Licensing Act 2003
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.
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Alcohol, Entertainment and Late Night Food licensing.
Information and application forms for premises and personal licences.
Apply to licence drivers, vehicles and operators.
New laws relating to Animal Activity Licensing are now in force.
Other licences/permits we issue
Further Information
Contact the Licensing Section
Telephone: 01304 872295
Email: licensing@dover.gov.uk