If you want to store up to 2,000kg of fireworks or explosives, you must apply for a fireworks (explosives) storage licence.

Completing this form should take no more than 10 to 15 minutes of your time.

If you want to store over 2,000kg of fireworks or explosives, you need to apply for a different licence through the Health and Safety Executive

Get ready to apply

Your application must include the following details:

• Your name and address
• Name and address of the premises you want to licence
• Details on the types of explosives you want to store
• Details on the amount of explosives you want to store

Supporting documents

As part of the application, you'll need to provide:

• a location plan of the site
• a floor plan (if the explosives are to be kept on the shop floor, or stored in a building used for other purposes)

You can use any of these file formats for your uploads: jpg, jpeg, pdf, png, gif, doc, docx

Next steps

We will process your application or renewal and will be in touch within 7 working days. 

If we reject your application or renewal, you can appeal by contacting Licensing Services by email at: licensing@bathnes.gov.uk