Petroleum licence

Licence summary

To run a business where petrol is stored for dispensing directly into the fuel tank of an internal combustion engine - or where large amounts of petrol are stored for private use - you need a licence from your local petroleum licensing authority.

Applications in the County of Kent should be made to Kent Trading Standards. Applications in the Medway area should be made to Medway Council.

Fees will be payable for a licence.

Conditions may be attached to a licence.

Regulation Summary

A summary of the regulation relating to this licence

Will Tacit Consent Apply?

No. It is in the public interest that the authority must process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from the local authority within a reasonable period, please contact it. You can do this online if you applied through the UK Welcomes service or use the contact details below.

Apply online

Apply for a licence to store petroleum

Tell us about a change to your existing petroleum licence

Apply to transfer your existing petroleum licence

Apply to renew a petroleum storage licence

Failed Application Redress

Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance. In Kent this will be Kent Trading Standards. Medway applicants should contact Medway Council.

If an application is refused the applicant may appeal to the Secretary of State.

Licence Holder Redress

Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance. In Kent this will be Kent Trading Standards. Medway applicants should contact Medway Council.

Consumer Complaint

We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, Consumer Direct will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.

Other Redress

E.g. about noise, pollution, etc. Also should one licence holder complain about another.

Trade Associations

Federation of Petroleum Suppliers

FPS Forecourt Division

Petrol Retailers Association (PRA)