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Premises licence

New premises licence

An application for a special treatment licence must be made to the relevant licensing authority, that is, the authority within whose area the premises is situated. To make an application you must submit:

  • Copies of all relevant membership and qualification certificates for all operatives
  • The original current electrical certificate for the premises (Note: Electrical Certificates will only be accepted if issued by a member of the Institute of Electrical Engineers, the National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting or the Electrical Contractors Association)
  • 2 copies of the floor plans
  • or plans showing the layout of the premises
  • a copy of your public liability insurance certificate & schedule
  • a copy of your trade waste agreement
  • if relevant, a copy of your clinical waste agreement
  • a copy of the planning permission/letter from the Development Control Service regarding planning permission for the premises
  • a copy of the fire alarm certificate for the premises
  • a copy of the emergency lighting certificate for the premises
  • a copy of the hand fire appliances certificate for the premises
  • a copy of the gas safety certificate for the premises(if using gas)
  • A complete application form
  • Applicaion for a practitioner who will be providing treatment
  • the appropriate fee

Application form and guidance notes

Renewal of premises licence

You must provide the completed application form and the following: 

  • the appropriate fee
  • copies of all relevant membership and qualification certificates for all operatives, where there are any changes from last year's submission
  • the original current Electrical Certificate for the premises (Note: Electrical Certificates will only be accepted if issued by a member of the Institute of Electrical Engineers, the National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting or the Electrical Contractors Association)
  • a copy of your public liability insurance certificate & schedule
  • a copy of your trade waste agreement
  • if relevant, a copy of your clinical waste agreement
  • a copy of the fire alarm certificate for the premises
  • a copy of the emergency lighting certificate for the premises
  • a copy of the hand fire appliances certificate for the premises
  • a copy of the gas safety certificate for the premises (if using gas)

Application form and guidance notes

Variation of premises licence

If any treatments changes within the business then the applicant must apply for a variation to their licence. 

You must provide the completed application form and the following: 

  • the appropriate fee
  • copies of all relevant membership and qualification certificates for all operatives, where there are any changes from last year's submission
  • a copy of your public liability insurance certificate and schedule 

Application form and guidance notes

Exempt premises licence 

The exemption application is for members of accepted Professional Bodies that want to administer special treatments in the London Borough of Hackney.  

You must provide the completed application form and the following: 

  • the appropriate fee  
  • copies of all relevant membership and qualification certificates for all operatives

Application form and guidance notes

Transfer of premises licence

An indivudual or business can take over an existing massage and speical treament licence from the current premises licence holder by applying for a transfer of premises licence.

You must provide the completed application form and the following: 

  • the appropriate fee  
  • the original current Electrical Certificate for the premises (Note: Electrical Certificates will only be accepted if issued by a member of the Institute of Electrical Engineers, the National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting or the Electrical Contractors Association)
  • a copy of your public liability insurance certificate & schedule
  • a copy of your trade waste agreement ( if applicable)
  • if relevant, a copy of your clinical waste agreement (if applicable)
  • a copy of the current premises licence or a statement as to why it is not included 

Application form and guidance notes

More information

For more information or if you would like paper copies of application forms sent to you, please contact us using the details on the right.

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Page updated: 10 Jan 2012 


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Licensing Service
Hackney Service Centre
1 Hillman Street
E8 1DY
Opening Times
Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm (Reception opening hours);
Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm (Phone calls)
Email: licensing@hackney.gov.uk
Tel:020 8356 4970
Fax:020 8356 4974

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