Fireworks and explosives

Apply for a licence to store and sell fireworks and explosives, including shotgun cartridges

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Charges

Between 5 and 250 kg of fireworks or explosives

Period New licence Renewal
1 year £119 £59
2 years £154 £94
3 years £190 £132
4 years £226 £166
5 years £260 £202

Between 250 kg and 2 tonnes (2,000 kg) of fireworks or explosives

Period New licence Renewal
1 year £202 £94
2 years £266 £161
3 years £333 £226
4 years £409 £291
5 years £463 £357

Annual licence

You’ll need an annual licence to sell fireworks outside of the permitted dates. The fee for this all year round licence is £500 per year.

The fee to renew the all year round licence is £500.

Changes

The cost to change the name of the licensee or the address of the site is £48.