Permit fee
All associated fees are detailed on the application form.
- Fees must be paid when the application form is submitted. They cannot be paid onsite on the day.
- Fees for permit applications are non-refundable.
- Applications are not transferable to other dates outside those on the original application.
General conditions
Amusement devices are regulated under the Amusement Device Regulations 1978(external link). This requires that all devices have a valid Certificate of Registration and that whenever they are operated they have a local authority permit (Regulation 11(external link)).
Please note the following to help us process your application:
- Applications must be accompanied by a current Certificate of Registration and the application fee.
- Applications for weekend inspections should be submitted before 5pm on Thursday.
- Applications for other days should be submitted at least two days before the event.
- Applications should state exactly where the intended amusement device site will be and include an “inspect-by” time and a contact telephone number.
- Rides should not commence before the device has been inspected and the permit issued.