Petroleum and explosives storage licences

Petroleum and explosives licensing application forms and current fees can be downloaded from the right of this page. Petroleum licence forms and payments can also be completed online, use the links in the apply online section below.

Completing and submitting an application and fees

If posting a form, it should be completed using black ink. Please return to the Petroleum Officer, Herefordshire Council Trading Standards, PO Box 233, Hereford, HR1 2ZF. We cannot accept emailed applications as all forms must have a hand written signature and enclose the appropriate fee. Fees are detailed in the documents to the right of the page. Cheques should be made payable to "Herefordshire Council". If you require further assistance or advice on whether you require a licence please contact the Petroleum Officer on 01432 261761.

Petroleum licence

To find out more about petroleum see the frequently asked questions on the Health and Safety Executive website.

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 should be made to the local county or county borough council. Fees will be payable for a licence. For the latest fees see the document in the resources box to the right. Conditions may be attached to a licence.
Eligibility Criteria	No provision in legislation.
Regulation Summary	A summary of the regulations relating to a petroleum licence
Application Evaluation Process	No provision in legislation.
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 after 10 days, please contact us. 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 renew your existing petroleum licence Apply to transfer your existing petroleum licence
Failed Application Redress	Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance, see the contact details box at the top right of the page.  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, see the contact details box at the top right of the page.
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 of 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	None
Trade Associations	Federation of Petroleum Suppliers Petrol Retailers Association