All new operator's licence applications are referred to the council's planning department so applicants must provide detail of where the vehicles will be parked. If planning permission is required applicants must obtain it before licences are issued.

If you buy an existing private hire business you must still complete an application form and pay the relevant fee for a new licence.

Application form and conditions

Application forms and conditions can be downloaded from the right of this page.

Naming restrictions

Artwork for the company side plates must be submitted to the council for approval before the issue of the operator's licence.

You can download guidance notes from the right of this page.