Last Modified September 19, 2024
Licences and registrations are required from us for a number of activities and you are not permitted to carry out the activities until the licences are in place.
For certain activities, you may not need a licence from us, but from another organisation.
Animal boarding licence
Animal Boarding is now licensed under the new Animal Activities Licence
Animal movement
The conditions which apply to the movement of animals vary according to the type of animal, the destination and the type of trip.
Licences can be obtained from the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs. (DEFRA)
Building materials
If you wish to place building materials on any part of the highway you need to get permission from Hertfordshire County Council.
A licence is not normally necessary if materials are placed on private land.
Car boot sale
You do not need a licence from us for a car boot sale.
Caravan site
You need a licence to run a caravan and camping site.
Charity collections
You need a permit if you want to carry out house-to-house collections, you also need a permit for street collections
Dangerous wild animals
You need a licence from us to keep a dangerous wild animal.
Dog breeding
Dog Breeding is now licensed under the new Animal Activities Licence
Food business registration
You need to be registered with us to run a food business.
Gambling premises
Premises such as casinos, bingo halls betting shops and amusement arcades need a licence under the Gambling Act 2005
Highway projection
If something you are doing may protrude / project over a public highway you may need a licence from Hertfordshire County Council.
Lotteries
You need to register certain types of lottery and submit returns
Performing Animals
Performing Animals are licensed under the new Animal Activities Licence
Performance / stage licences for school age children
Children taking part in performances, such as broadcast performances, child photography or modelling, must have a licence from Hertfordshire County Council.
Petroleum licensing
Petroleum licensing is carried out by Hertfordshire County Council.
Pet shop
Pet Shops and Animal Vending are now licensed under the new Animal Activities Licence
Riding premises
Riding Premises are now licensed under the new Animal Activities Licence
Scaffolding and hoarding
When carrying out any building work/maintenance or removal of any part of a property which is adjacent to the public highway (road, pavement or rear lane), the safety of all users of the highway must be paramount. Permission is required from Hertfordshire County Council for a Scaffolding licensing application.
Scrap metal
Scrap Metal Dealers are licenced under the Scrap Metal Act 2013
Second hand goods
You do not need a licence to trade in second hand goods in Hertsmere, but some local authorities require that you do so if you are going elsewhere remember to check with the relevant local authority first.
Skips
You need a licence from Hertfordshire County Council if you wish to place a skip on the highway.
Street cafe
If you want 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 customers to use then you need a licence. Presently you can apply for a pavement licence under the Business and Planning Act 2020.
Alternatively you may wish to complete a street cafe application from Hertfordshire County Council.
Street trading
Consent is needed from the Council to sell any article to the public from the street. View our Street Trading Licensing for further details.
Water sports
Certain adventure activities for under 18s need to undergo inspection of their safety management systems and become licensed.
Activities covered include commercially run:
- caving
- climbing
- trekking
- watersports
You need to apply to the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority
Zoo
You need a licence from us to run a zoo.