The sale and storage of fireworks is regulated by legislation. This registration enables you to store up to 2000kg of explosives and sell fireworks during specific times of year:

  • 15 October to 10 November
  • 26 December to 31 December
  • The three days prior to Diwali
  • Chinese New Year

Explosives, which include fireworks, must be stored safely to prevent fire or explosion and to protect persons from the effect of fire or explosion.

Failure to store fireworks correctly, or the sale of fireworks to persons under the age of 18, may result in the revocation of your licence.

Alterations and changes
Changes Fee
Variation of name/address £40
Transfer £40
Replacement licence/registration £40
Any other variation Any reasonable cost

Applications

To register complete the application form and return it to us along with the correct fee.

  Download an explosives store licence application

Licence to store explosives where a minimum separation distance of greater than 0 metres is prescribed
Licence duration New application fee Renewal fee
1 year £202 £94
2 years £266 £161
3 years £333 £226
4 years £409 £291
5 years £463 £357
All year-round sale of fireworks £500
Licence to store explosives where no minimum separation distance is prescribed
Licence duration New application fee Renewal fee
1 year £119 £59
2 years £154 £94
3 years £190 £132
4 years £226 £166
5 years £260 £202
All year round sale of fireworks £500

Sale of fireworks

Anyone who wishes to sell fireworks outside the set times listed above must apply for a separate licence to sell fireworks all year round.  This costs £500 per year.

  Download supply fireworks licence application

Fee

The fee to apply to sell fireworks is £500.