Many business activities must be licensed. Below is a list of those that require licences from Norwich City Council. You can apply and pay for many of these licences online.
Please note that you will be directed to Business Link's UK Welcomes site where you will be asked to register in order to make an online application.
European businesses
The EU Services Directive aims to break down barriers to cross-border trade in services between countries in the European Union by providing access to information and application processes online. Its purpose is to make it easier for service providers, particularly small and medium sized enterprises, to offer their services to customers in other EU countries. To apply online for one of the following licences use the hyperlinks below for more information.
Please note this information is in the process of being updated and is therefore not complete. If you have any queries relating to the licensing topics below, please call 0344 980 3333.
Accupuncture, tattooists, piercing and electrolysis
Boarding animal establishments
Club premises
Cooling tower registration
Environmental permitting
Food – approved premises
Food premises
House to house collection
Houses in multiple occupation
Motor salvage operators
Pet shops
Premises licence
Riding establishments
Scrap metal dealers
Sex shops and cinemas
Skip operators
Street café (tables and chairs licence)
Street collection
Street trading
Temporary events notice
Zoos
Contact details
To view any associated registers for one of the licence types above please contact the council by telephone on 0344 980 3333 to arrange an appointment or in writing to Norwich City Council, City Hall, Norwich NR2 1NH.