The County Council is the petroleum licensing authority for North Yorkshire. If you store petroleum for commercial or retail purposes you must have a licence.

For licensing purposes 'petroleum' is any product of crude petroleum which has a flash point below 21 degrees centigrade. It includes petrol, benzene and pentane but does not include white spirit, paraffin, diesel oil or fuel oils.

Sites licensed for the storage of petroleum are subject to inspection to ensure that those storing and dispensing petrol do so in a safe manner that does not cause risk to the public or the environment. Inspectors will check the condition of the forecourt, ensuring in particular that there are no leaks and that fire precautions (including suitable equipment) are in place. The site records will be examined to check that the storage tanks are being regularly monitored and that health and safety procedures are being followed.

How do I apply and how much does it cost?

You can download an application form or alternatively apply online for a petroleum licence using the links below. There is a variable fee to pay depending on the number of litres being stored. Should you wish to discuss which fee is applicable before returning your application form please contact our licensing team on the details below.  The issue of a licence is subject to a satisfactory inspection of the premises and procedures.

Apply for a petroleum licence online

If you wish to apply for a petroleum licence using our online form, please click the button below.

Apply to transfer a petroleum licence online

If you wish to apply to transfer a petroleum licence using our online form, please click the button below.

Useful downloads Petroleum licence transfer form [31kb] Use this form to transfer a petroleum licence Petroleum Licence Application Form [45kb] Petroleum Licence Application Form   Weblinks Please note: All external websites open in a new browser window. North Yorkshire County Council is not responsible for the content of external websites. Association for Petroleum & Explosives Administration Industry website with resources and training information Petroleum licensing - frequently asked questions I have sold my garage. Can I transfer the licence to the new owner? I have decided to stop storing petroleum. How do I make the site safe? I am buying some land to develop. How do I arrange a search to check whether the site was made safe? I am planning to alter my existing petrol forecourt. Do I need to notify the licensing authority? Submitting Application What if after submitting my application form I don't hear from you within 10 working days? Contacts Licensing team business.advice@northyorks.gov... Tel: 01609 534868 Full details for Licensing team