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Bins and recycling

Dog licence

Building control

  • Property Certificate  To apply for a certificate, contact the council.
  • To make a Building Control application online for Building Notices (small domestic works and extensions less than 10m2) and Regularisation see our online application system

Licences, permits, certificates and registers

  • Amusement permit  To apply for a permit, contact the council
  • Caravan Site licence  To apply for a licence, contact Environmental Health Office on 0300 013 3333 x40236
  • Certificate of fitness (Housing)  To apply for an application form, contact Environmental Health Office on 0300 013 3333 x40240
  • Cinema licence - To apply for a licence, contact the council
  • Entertainment licence  To apply for a licence, contact the council
  • Food Hygiene Rating Scheme - Re-rating inspection contact Environmental Health Office at foodenquiries@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk
  • Food premises approval - For apply for EC Approval, contact Environmental Health Office at foodenquiries@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk
  • Food premises registration - To register a new or existing food business, visit the Gov.UK website
  • House Recycling Centre Van Permit - Vans or large trailers (larger than single axle) will require a permit for access as usual.  During the COVID 19 pandemic, permits are only available in electronic format. Please telephone 0300 013 3333 and press option 3.
  • Petroleum storage licence  To apply for a licence, contact Environmental Health office on 0300 013 3333 x40236
  • Register Guard Dog Kennels   To register, contact the council
  • Approval of premises for civil marriage and civil partnerships   To apply for a licence, contact the council
  • Street Trading  To apply for a licence, contact the council
  • Sunday Opening Notification  To apply for a licence, contact the council
  • Water Cooling Towers and Evaporative Condensers   To register, contact Environmental Health on 0300 013 3333 x40236