Acupuncturist
see Special Treatment Licence
Amusement (with prizes)
Under the Gaming Act 1968, a permit is needed for premises that provide amusements with prizes by way of machines
See Gaming Machines
Auction Premises
Any premises used for public auctions must be registered unless the auction is a one-day charity event. In this case, proof of charity status will be required.
Explosives (Selling)
Before fireworks can be sold or stored the premises used must be registered with the Local Authority. Conditions apply as to the amount and way fireworks are stored and sold.
Further information is given on the following page: Explosives Storage and Licensing
Gaming Machines
A Gaming Permit is needed for amusement with prizes machines; these include ‘fruit machines’ and ‘one armed bandits’ Hounslow has a policy of NOT issuing permits for machines to be placed in food take away shops, mini cab offices or similar premises. The only permits issued are for amusement arcades. These are issued following a consultation process and are finally decided by the Licensing Committee of the Council.
For more details please see Gaming Permit Licence
Lottery
The Lotteries and Amusements Act 1976 (as amended by the National Lottery etc. Act 1993) controls the conduct of small lotteries, raffles etc. A licence is required to conduct small lotteries, raffles etc. by societies raising money for charity, sports and other similar purposes, for non-personal or non-commercial reasons.
Poisons
Local Authorities are responsible for maintaining a list of persons allowed to sell a range of substances which are listed in the various schedules of the Poisons Act 1972. Inclusion on the list permits the retail sale of substances on the list.
Further details can be found at: Poisons Licensing
Permitted hours it can apply for a 'Certificate of Suitability' These certificates are granted by the local authority.
Scrap Metal
You are required to register under the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 1964. For the purposes of registration, a scrap metal dealer is someone who has a store for scrap metal within the London Borough of Hounslow or, who although they do not have a store are based at an address within the borough.
For more information please see: Scrap Metal Licence
Sex Establishment
Sex Establishments are required to be licensed under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982.
Special Treatment
A Special Treatment Licence is a licence that is issued to premises in the Hounslow Borough that carry out or intend to carry out the following treatments:
Massage
Manicure/pedicure
Acupuncture
Tattooing
Sauna
Threading
Cosmetic Piercing
Waxing
Light/laser
Electric (Ultraviolet light, electrolysis etc)
Facials
You need a Special Treatment Licence because the Council formally adopted the London Local Authorities Act 1991 on the 1st April 1992, which states that any premises that provide special treatments as mentioned above are required to hold a Special Treatment licence
It is illegal to offer special treatments without a valid Special Treatment licence for the premise
More information on Special Treatment licences is given at Special Treatment Licence
Sports Ground
Under the Safety at Sports Ground Act 1975 a safety certificate is required in respect of football or other sports grounds with a capacity to accommodate over 10,000 spectators
Street Café
A licence is required to use a portion of a public street, road or place for the sale of food and drink and for the placing of tables, chairs and other furniture outside a restaurant or cafe for patrons to use whilst consuming food and drink.
More information is available on the following link: Pavement Cafe
Tattooists, ear piercing and electrolysis
See Special Treatment Licence
Track Betting
Track Betting Licences are issued under the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963. A licence is required by anyone carrying on bookmaking on any betting track. The definition of 'track' extends to any premises on which races, of any description, athletic sports or other sporting events take place
Contact us
Licensing Team
Business Regulations Section
Street Management & Public Protection Department
London Borough of Hounslow
Civic Centre
Lampton Road
Hounslow
Middlesex TW3 4DN
Fax:020 8583 5130
Tel:020 8583 5555
e-mail: licensing@hounslow.gov.uk
Reception:
Ground floor reception desk,
Street Management & Public Protection Department,
Civic Centre