If a person wishes to take bookings for a Private Hire Vehicle, or pass bookings to another operator, it will be necessary to obtain a Private Hire Operators Licence.

The application will require the submission of information on all people involved with running the business and details must be provided of the address through which the business will be conducted. Off-Street parking must be available at these premises for all vehicles operating under the Licence.

There is a requirement to keep records of all bookings, which must be made available to Council Enforcement Officers for inspection.

It may be necessary to obtain appropriate Planning Consent for the use of a domestic or commercial property for this purpose.

Application forms for applying for a Private Hire Operators Licence are available for download (See Do It Online to right).

For further information, please contact the Licensing Section.