How to Apply
An applicant must have held a full Driving Licence for no less than 12 months and must hold such a licence at the time of their application. In addition, before the Council can issue a Licence they must be satisfied that the applicant is a fit and proper person.
The online application form, supporting digitized document and the fee have to be submitted in order for the application to the accepted. The applicant must attend the Children Sexual Exploitation awareness session and pass a knowledge test prior to the grant of Licence.
Prior to making an application please ensure you read the below information which the Licensing Authority will take into consideration when determining an application:
To complete the online application form, please have the following digitized documents.
You’ll need:
- A full DVLA photo card Driving Licence (held for at least 12 months) detailing your full, current postal address.
- DVLA Check Code - https://www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence
- Provide an Enhanced D.B.S Certificate
- Provide a completed medical report form indicating your fitness to drive a licensed vehicle. The report must have the Doctors stamp endorsed on it
Medical Form (Microsoft Word, 139KB)
- Provide Original EU passport *evidence you are entitled to work/reside in the EU/UK indefinitely.
- Passport size/style photo (this will be place on your badge)
Safeguarding Awareness Training and Knowledge Test for Hackney and Private Hire Drivers
To book onto the test and pay the required fee please use the link below:
2024 Dates
2024 Dates
| Date | Time |
|---|
| 6 November |
11am |
| 4 December |
11am |
2025 Dates
2025 Dates
| Date | Time |
|---|
| 8 January |
11am |
| 4 February |
11am |
| 4 March |
11am |
| 2 April |
11am |
| 7 May |
11am |
| 4 June |
11am |
| 8 July |
11am |
| 6 August |
11am |
| 9 September |
11am |
| 8 October |
11am |
| 5 November |
11am |
| 3 December |
11am |
Fees as of 11 September 2024
| Type | Cost |
|---|
|
Grant (3 year) + DVLA.
This does not include the fee for the knowledge test or any necessary re-tests.
|
£282.00
|
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Renewal (3 year)
|
£226.00
|
|
DVLA Check (every 3 year after grant)
|
£10.00
|
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DBS - Formerly CRB (every 3 years after Grant)
|
£48.00
|
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Private Hire Driver re-test
|
£46.00
|
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Class 2 Medical Certificate (every 5 years after grant until the age of 65 and then every year thereafter)
|
Cost determined by Medical Practitioner
|
Right to work in the United Kingdom
The Licensing Authority has a duty to ensure you have the right to work in the UK. Failure to produce the Information required in Annex A may result in your application being refused.
Criminal Convictions & DBS service
You must be of good character. To establish this you will be required to undertake an 'enhanced' criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Conwy County Borough Council policy on criminal convictions (PDF)
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has an online subscription service that lets applicants keep their DBS certificates up to date.
Register for the DBS update service
You can register for the update service at either the time that you apply for your DBS check or by using your original DBS certificate number when it has been issued (you must do this within 30 days of your DBS certificate being issued).
The Council has the discretion to grant or refuse the licence. Some applications may be referred to the Council’s General Licensing and Regulation Committee for determination.
Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application in writing within 14 days of the decision being taken.
Legislation and Conditions
Processing and Timescales
Once all the paperwork has been received from the applicant and outside agencies. Attended the Child Sexual Exploitation awareness session and passed the Hackney Carriage Knowledge Test, the licence can take up to 28 days to be produced.
Appeal/Redress mechanisms:
The applicant would be able to appeal any decision by way of complaint to the Magistrates’ Court within 21 days of being notified of the Council’s decision.
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