Food premises registration

Licence summary

To store, prepare, distribute or sell food on premises you need to be registered with the local authority. Premises include restaurants, cafes, hotels, shops, canteens, market stalls, mobile catering vans and food delivery vans.

Some manufacturers handling products of animal origin may need to be approved by the local authority or the Meat Hygiene Service, rather than registered. If you are uncertain whether your business needs to be approved or registered, contact your local authority.

Eligibility Criteria

No provision in legislation

Regulation Summary

A summary of the regulation relating to this licence

Application Evaluation Process

No provision in legislation

Will Tacit Consent Apply?

Yes. This means that you will be able to act as though your application is granted if you have not heard from the local authority by the end of the target completion period of 28 days

Apply online

Apply for registration of a food business establishment

Tell us about a change to your existing food business establishment

Apply by Post

All new food premises are required by law to register with the district council at least 28 days before starting the business. To do this contact the food and safety team for a form on 01594 812418 or download the form below: Registration of Food Premises Form

Failed Application Redress

Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance.

Licence Holder Redress

Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance.

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. Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance.

Trade Associations

Chilled Food Association

National Federation of Meat and Food Traders

Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA)

Scottish Food and Drink Federation (SFDF)

Contact Us

Licensing Team
Council Offices
High Street
Coleford
Gloucestershire
GL16 8HG

Tel: 01594 812445
Fax: 01594 812590
Email: Licensing@fdean.gov.uk