Domestic petroleum storage licence
You will need a licence from us if you store more than 275 litres of petrol in containers at a domestic premise. If you intend to store between 30 and 275 litres of petrol you do not need a licence, but must notify us so that we can ensure you are following the necessary safety standards.
Details of domestic storage requirements are outlined in
Petroleum Practice Note J (PDF, 120.5kb)
.
Who can apply
Applications will only be considered when they are made by a named person over the age of 18 years.
Fees
The fees for a domestic petroleum storage licence (including renewals) are:
| Type of licence | One year | Two years | Three years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licence/renewal for up to 2,500 litres | £44 | £88 | £132 |
| Licence/renewal for up to 50,000 litres | £60 | £120 | £180 |
| Licence/renewal for over 50,000 litres | £125 | £250 | £375 |
How to apply
Approving your application
When we receive a completed application, we need to ensure that the necessary safety standards are observed and maintained. The issue of a petroleum licence is not automatic, but will be issued within 12 working days subject to:
- the necessary petrol storage arrangements being in place and meeting the approval of the Petroleum Officer
- our satisfaction that you are competent to take responsibility for management of storage arrangements
We may impose conditions relating to the safe storage arrangements of the petroleum which will be attached to the licence.
If an application is refused
If an application is refused, you may appeal to the Secretary of State. Contact us for more information.
If you have a complaint, please Contact us first.
- Environment, Health and Consumer Protection
- ehcp@durham.gov.uk
- 03000 261 016
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Our address is:
- Durham County Council
- Environment, Health and Consumer Protect
- PO Box 617
- Durham
- County Durham
- United Kingdom
- DH1 9HZ
