Licensing


You may need to register with the Council to comply with legal requirements. This could be regarding public safety, animal welfare or alcohol and gaming.

Several departments with Torbay Council are responsible for the administration and enforcement of licences throughout Torbay. Some licences are issued by external agencies and there are also certain businesses which do not require a licence to operate in Torbay.

Alcohol and Entertainment

Licences relating to the sale and supply of alcohol, the provision of regulated entertainment and the provision of late night refreshment.

Animal

Information, guidance and how to apply for animal related licences in Torbay.

 

Child Employment

Information on the employment of school aged children and how to apply for permits.

Construction and Highways

Information on the licences required for work on or the obstruction of highways in Torbay.

 

Food

Details of licences related to the provision of food and drink in Torbay and how to apply for them.

Gambling and Lottery

Information and forms for applicants for gambling licences, permits and lottery registrations in Torbay.

 

Skin Piercing

Licensing requirements for procedures which pierce the skin such as acupuncture, ear piercing, electrolysis and tattooing.

Street and Trading

Information on licences for charitable collections, leaflet distribution, street and Sunday trading in Torbay.

 

Taxi Licences

Information on taxi driver, private hire and community transport licensing in Torbay.

 

 

No Licence Required

The following businesses and services to do not require a licence to operate in Torbay:


Contact Licensing & Public Protection