Licences

Your business may need a licence or permissions to operate. These may be administered locally by us, on a county-wide basis by Hampshire County Council, or nationally by Government agencies.

You can use the GOV.UK Licence Finder to identify the licences you will need to operate your type of business.

Public registers of licences

View public registers of all awarded licences and permits in the New Forest.

Personal and premises licences

Apply for licences for personal and premises.

Taxi licences

Licensing for hackney carriage and private hire vehicles, drivers and operators.

Gambling licences and permits

Apply for a premises licence or permit for betting, gaming and other gambling.

Small society lottery registration

Caravan site licence

Apply for a licence to site a caravan on land in the New Forest.

Caravan site locations and rules

Campsite licence

Apply for a licence for a camping site operating for more than 28 days.

Charity collection permits

Apply for permits to collect for charity in public places and from private properties.

Road closure orders

Request a road closure for street parties and other public events.

Licensing Act 2003

If you wish to supply alcohol, regulated entertainment, or late night refreshment, you will need a licence. These are known as licensable activities.