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Petroleum Licensing

We are the licensing authority for the storage of petroleum in Tyne and Wear.  To protect the public and the environment, Petroleum is licensed to ensure that it is kept and dispensed in a safe manner.

 

If you are storing or proposing to store Petroleum for commercial or retail purposes and do not have a licence, you will need to apply for one. 

What is petroleum?

Petroleum means any product of crude petroleum which has a flashpoint below 21°C. This includes petrol, benzene, pentane and any mixture which contains these products.

 

A licence is also required for the storage of LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) or Calcium Carbide when stored on a Petroleum forecourt.

 

Application forms for Licences for Petroleum may be downloaded at the bottom of the page.

 

  • Licence / renewal for up to 2,500 litres £42

  • Licence / renewal for up to 50,000 litres £58

  • Licence / renewal for over 50,000 litres £120

  • Transfer of licence - £8

 

If you require advice or wish to make enquiries concerning licences for Petroleum, please contact your nearest Community Safety Office:

 

Sunderland: 0191 4441254
Newcastle: 0191 4441002
South Tyneside: 0191 4441249
Gateshead: 0191 4441264

North Tyneside: 0191 4441004

 

Application for a Petroleum License
Application for a Petroleum License - [85 KB] Application for a Petroleum License
Petroleum Licence Renewal
Petroleum Licence Renewal - [48 KB] Application form to renew a Petroleum License
Petroleum Licence Transfer
Petroleum Licence Transfer - [57 KB] Form to apply to transfer an existing licence.