Petroleum storage licence

You must have a petroleum storage licence to store and supply petrol.

When you need a petroleum storage licence

You will need a petroleum storage licence if you:

  • store petrol
  • operate a petrol filling station
  • store petrol at home or at a club, association or similar premises
  • are a workplace that store but don't dispense petrol

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) provide safety guidance on petroleum storage (HSE website).

Apply for a petroleum storage licence

Telephone: 01946 505005

Email: [email protected]

Costs for petroleum storage licence

See the Cumberland Council fees and charges page.