Private Hire Vehicle - Grant

Our new online process makes applying and renewing licences quicker and easier. As part of the ongoing modernisation of our licensing service.

How to Apply

Applicants must ensure the vehicle complies with the Private Hire Licencing Conditions, and be tested by a CCBC authorised testing station and gain the Certificate of Compliance (COC).

The Vehicle must have the correct insurance documents clearly stating that the vehicle is insured for “hire and reward” or "plying for hire".

Please read the following supplementary information:

Advertising Policy (PDF)

Private Hire Licensing Conditions (PDF)

Executive Vehicle/Vehicle Plate Hire Exemption Policy (PDF)

To complete the online application form, please have the following digitized documents.

You’ll Need 

• Insurance Documents
• Certificate of Compliance (COC) Test
• Vehicle(s) V5 certificate
• Name, address and telephone number of Private Hire Operator
• Fee of £224

Please contact the Licensing Office if you are at all unsure whether your vehicle would be licensed. The Council has the discretion to grant or refuse the licence. Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application in writing within 14 days of the decision being taken.

Fees

The Council has the discretion to grant or refuse the licence.

Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application in writing within 14 days of the decision being taken.

Legislation and Conditions

Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions Act ) Act 1976

Processing and Timescales

Once fee has been paid and all the associated documentation is submitted to policy, 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.

Supplementary information

List Of Approved COC Testing Stations (PDF)

Contact Details:

By telephone: 01492 576626

By e-mail: Licensing@conwy.gov.uk