Approved premises for marriages and civil partnerships

To apply, you should complete the approved premises application form (PDF) [253KB] (opens new window)  and email it back to us along with the following documentation:

• A plan of the premises which identifies the built premises (and the room or rooms within the built premises for which approval is sought and which are to be used for proceedings) together with the boundary of the land of which the built premises form part.
• A copy of the premises fire safety certificate or fire risk assessment. Should it be your intention to offer outdoor ceremonies in a covered structure such as a marquee or gazebo you will also have to provide a fire safety certificate or fire risk assessment for this also.
• A copy of the premises public liability insurance.

Licences are valid for a period of three years.

Advertising the application

Your application will be advertised for a period of 21 consecutive days on the council's website. If no comments or objections are received in this time, the licence will automatically be granted.

Inspection of the premises

Once your application is validated, the council will arrange for an inspection of the premises to ensure that it is seemly and dignified.