Fees for Explosives Licences from 1st April 2021

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 £111
2 years £144
3 years £177
4 years £211
5 years £243
RENEWAL Explosives Licence, where no separation distances apply, therefore;
  • HT4 (0-250kgs)
  • HT3 (0-25kgs)
  • HT3 & HT4 (0-25kgs)
1 year £55
2 years £88
3 years £123
4 years £155
5 years £189
NEW Explosives Licence, where separation distances apply, therefore;
  • HT4 (251-2000)
  • HT3 (over 25kgs)
  • HT3 & HT4 (Over 25kg)
1 year £189
2 years £238
3 years £311
4 years £382
5 years £432
RENEWAL Explosives Licence, where separation distances apply, therefore;
  • HT4 (251-2000)
  • HT3 (over 25kgs)
  • HT3 & HT4 (Over 25kgs)
1 year £88
2 years £150
3 years £211
4 years £272
5 years £333

 

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.