EU Services Directive - Petroleum licence

To run a business where petrol is stored for dispensing directly into the fuel tank of an internal combustion engine - or where large amounts of petrol are stored for private use - you need a licence from your local petroleum licensing authority.

Applications for areas in Greater London or a metropolitan county must be made to the local fire and rescue authority. In all other instances applications should be made to the local county or county borough council.

Fees will be payable for a licence.

Conditions may be attached to a licence.

No provision in legislation

A summary of the eligibility criteria for this licence

No provision in legislation

No. It is in the public interest that the authority must process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from the local authority within a reasonable period, please contact it. You can do this online if you applied through the Business Link or Flexible Support For Business service or use the contact details below.

See Licence Application Fees.

Apply for a licence to store petroleum

Tell us about a change to your existing petroleum licence

Apply to transfer your existing petroleum licence

Apply to renew a petroleum storage licence

Public Protection Services, Ruthin Road, Wrexham LL13 7TU

Phone: 01978 813786
Email: public_protection_service@wrexham.gov.uk

Please contact Wrexham Council in the first instance.

If an application is refused the applicant may appeal to the Secretary of State.

Please contact Wrexham Council in the first instance.

We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, Citizens Advice Consumer Service will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.

Federation of Petroleum Suppliers

FPS Forecourt Division

Petrol Retailers Association (PRA)