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Petroleum Licensing
The Petroleum (Consolidation) Act (Northern Ireland) 1929
Who Requires a Petroleum Licence?
A licence is required where petrol is stored and dispensed for re-sale.
Persons wishing to store petroleum spirit should apply to the Council’s Licensing Section for a Petroleum Licence. DSEAR Regulations also apply.
NB diesel, heating oil, paraffin and LPG are NOT petroleum spirits and therefore do not require to be licensed under the petroleum legislation. However, the DSEAR regulations apply.
How Much Will A Petroleum Licence Cost?
Fees are set by the Department of Environment and the rates of fees payable are as detailed below. These fees came into effect on 1 April 2013.
| Petroleum Spirit | Fee per Annum |
| To keep a quantity not exceeding 2,500 litres | £42 |
| Exceeding 2,500 not exceeding 50,000 litres | £58 |
| Exceeding 50,000 litres | £120 |
| Transfer of a licence | £8 |
Cheques should be made payable to: Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
How to Apply
Application forms can be obtained from:
| Oifig Dhún Pádraig | Oifig an Iúir |
| Downpatrick Office | Newry Office |
| Licensing Section | Licensing Section |
| Downshire Civic Centre | O’Hagan House |
| Downshire Estate, Ardglass Road | Monaghan Row |
| Downpatrick BT30 6GQ | Newry BT35 8DJ |
Contact Details
Telephone: 0330 137 4030
Email: licensing@nmandd.org