Licences and Permits
Licensing Applications
The current COVID-19 situation is making access to normal services including the postal service challenging. Therefore, until further notice, ALL applications must now be completed electronically, or scanned on and emailed to licensing@dover.gov.uk. If you have problems doing this and need further advice, please contact the Licensing Team on 01304 872295 and we will endeavour to help as best we can.
Business and Planning Act 2020
Pavement Licences click here for further information
Licensing Act 2003 Temporary Off Sales click here for further information
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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Alcohol, Entertainment and Late Night Food licensing.
Information and application forms for premises and personal licences.
Apply to licence drivers, vehicles and operators.
Other licences/permits we issue
Further Information
Help with rules and regulations for existing and new businesses.
Contact the Licensing Section
Telephone: 01304 872295
Email: licensing@dover.gov.uk
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