We license venues in Torbay for civil ceremonies. If a licence is granted it must be renewed every three years.
Before you apply
If you would like to apply for your venue to become an approved premises for weddings and other ceremonies, you can fill in an application form. Please make sure you read The General Register Office approved premise regulations before you apply to make sure that your venue is suitable for a licence.
Applications
The application procedure for a licence is very straightforward and advice is available throughout the process. Complete and submit the application form below with all relevant documentation and fee to the address provided on the application form.
Once we have received the application we will arrange a visit to carry out an inspection and place a statutory public notice in the local press.
21 days after the notice has been placed, if we have received no objections to the licensing of your venue, your venue will become approved and a licence will be granted which is valid for three years.
If a licence is granted and during the 3 year period you would like an additional room to be included in the licence, you will need to complete the application and provide a suitable plan of the area.
| Licence type | Fee 2025/26 | Fee 2026/27 | Fee 2027/28 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre inspection meeting to discuss the process (deductable from licence fee when application is submitted) | £135 | £140 | £145 |
| New License for Approved Premises to hold ceremonies (valid 3 years) | £1900 | £1975 | £2000 |
| Renewal of License for Approved Premises to hold ceremonies (valid 3years) | £1370 | £1425 | £1460 |
| Additional room to be added to a current licence | £165 | £170 | £175 |
Notes on the requirements before an approval may be granted.
Details of the conditions to be attached to grants of approval.
Additional information including renewal, revocation, reviews and registration.
Information for those wishing to marry or register a civil partnership on approved premises.
Guidance notes on applying to become an approved premises for civil weddings and civil partnership ceremonies.
This application must be made by the proprietor of a freehold or leasehold interest in the premises or a trustee of the premises.
Below are the current applications for approved premises licences in Torbay:
NOTICE PURSUANT TO THE MARRIAGE ACT 1994 and CIVIL PARTNERSHIP ACT 2004 - TORBAY COUNCIL
The Marriage (Approved Premises) Regulations 1995
The Registration Authority for the Borough of Torbay have inspected the following premises and recommend that it be issued with a grant of approval for a three year period to be licensed for civil marriage ceremonies and civil partnership ceremonies:
The Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton, TQ3 3HF
Details of the application can be viewed at the Cockington Court Register Office, Torquay, during normal working hours. If any person wishes to raise an objection to this recommendation they should forward these in writing to the Proper Officer to arrive within 21 days from the date of this advertisement:
Anne-Marie Bond
Proper Officer
Torbay Council
Town Hall
Castle Circus
TORQUAY
Devon
TQ1 3DR