Fees for Explosives Licences from 1st April 2024

Type of application Duration Fee
NEW Explosives Licence, where no separation distances apply, therefore;
  • HT4 (0-250kgs)
  • HT3 (0-25kgs)
  • HT3 & HT4 (0-25kgs)
1 year £119
2 years £154
3 years £190
4 years £226
5 years £260
RENEWAL Explosives Licence, where no separation distances apply, therefore;
  • HT4 (0-250kgs)
  • HT3 (0-25kgs)
  • HT3 & HT4 (0-25kgs)
1 year £59
2 years £94
3 years £132
4 years £166
5 years £202
NEW Explosives Licence, where separation distances apply, therefore;
  • HT4 (251-2000)
  • HT3 (over 25kgs)
  • HT3 & HT4 (Over 25kg)
1 year £202
2 years £266
3 years £333
4 years £409
5 years £463
RENEWAL Explosives Licence, where separation distances apply, therefore;
  • HT4 (251-2000)
  • HT3 (over 25kgs)
  • HT3 & HT4 (Over 25kgs)
1 year £94
2 years £161
3 years £226
4 years £291
5 years £357

 

Type of request Cost
Varying the name of licensee or address of site £37
Any other kind of variation The reasonable cost to the licensing authority of having the work carried out
Transfer of licence £37
Replacement licence £37

 

The sale of fireworks outside of the designated selling periods requires an ‘all year round’ selling licence which costs £500 - a separate application is required and is available from fireworks@manchesterfire.gov.uk or by calling 0161 608 4040.