Trading Standards fireworks, explosives and pyrotechnics
Information about certificates, licence applications, fees and payments.
Applications for fireworks, explosives and pyrotechnics
You are unlikely to need a licence for an event but if you would like to 'Register' your event with us and the Fire Service please complete one of our forms.
- Application for a Storage Licence under the Explosives Regulations (PDF)
- Application for a Storage Licence under the Explosives Regulations (Word)
If you are a new premise please follow our application process. Please note that application fees are non-refundable, and your first licence will only be issued for one year.
When you apply you must ensure you are compliant with current legislation.
Payments
The links in the tables below will take you directly to the relevant online system for payment.
Cheques: need to be made payable to WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
BACS: Barclays Bank
Account: 53583147
Sort Code: 20-98-87 (please provide date and reference)
The completed application form, together with plans in support of the application, should be sent to:
By post:
Worcestershire Trading Standards Service,
Wyre Forest House,
Finepoint Way,
Kidderminster
DY11 7WF
Application Fees
New fireworks, explosives and pyrotechnics licence as at 1 April 2024
The links in the tables below will take you directly to the online system for payment.
| Quantity | Statutory | Old fee | New fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 250kg NEC 1 year | Statutory | £113 | £119 |
| Less than 250kg NEC 2 year | Statutory | £147 | £154 |
| Less than 250kg NEC 3 year | Statutory | £181 | £190 |
| Less than 250kg NEC 4 year | Statutory | £215 | £226 |
| Less than 250kg NEC 5 year | Statutory | £248 | £260 |
| Above 250kg NEC less than 2000kg 1 year | Statutory | £193 | £202 |
| Above 250kg NEC less than 2000kg 2 year | Statutory | £253 | £266 |
| Above 250kg NEC less than 2000kg 3 year | Statutory | £317 | £333 |
| Above 250kg NEC less than 2000kg 4 year | Statutory | £390 | £409 |
| Above 250kg NEC less than 2000kg 5 year | Statutory | £441 | £463 |
Renewal of fireworks, explosives and pyrotechnics licence as at June 2023
| Quantity | Statutory | Old fee | New fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 250kg NEC 1 year | Statutory | £56 | £59 |
| Less than 250kg NEC 2 year | Statutory | £90 | £94 |
| Less than 250kg NEC 3 year | Statutory | £125 | £132 |
| Less than 250kg NEC 4 year | Statutory | £158 | £166 |
| Less than 250kg NEC 5 year | Statutory | £193 | £202 |
| Above 250kg NEC less than 2000kg 1 year | Statutory | £90 | £94 |
| Above 250kg NEC less than 2000kg 2 year | Statutory | £153 | £161 |
| Above 250kg NEC less than 2000kg 3 year | Statutory | £215 | £226 |
| Above 250kg NEC less than 2000kg 4 year | Statutory | £277 | £291 |
| Above 250kg NEC less than 2000kg 5 year | Statutory | £340 | £357 |
Transfer/ Variation Fee: Note, this may be subject to further charges based on the normal service hourly rate if other work beyond the basic administrative changes have to be undertaken.
| Statutory | Old fee | New fee |
|---|---|---|
| Statutory | £38 | £40 |
If you are unsure of the fee, please Trading Standards.
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