Premises licence
- New premises licence
- Renewal of premises licence
- Variation of premises licence
- Exempt premises licence
- Transfer of 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
- MST transfer of premises application form (Word, 38KB)
- MST guidance notes for applicants (Word, 215KB)
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.
Page updated: 10 Jan 2012
