Pleasure boats

A licence is required to let out pleasure boats to members of the public

Regulation Summary

A summary of the regulation relating to this licence can be found on the legislation.gov website.

Application Process

Application forms must be accompanied with:

  • A surveyor's report of the suitability of the boats
  • Evidence of public liability insurance up to £5,000,000

Application form

Please contact the licensing team by email to request the pleasure boat application form.

​Will tacit consent apply?

No. It is in the public interest that the authority must process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from the local authority within a reasonable period, please contact it

Failed application redress

Please contact the licensing team by email in relation to failed application redress.

Licence holder redress

Please contact the licensing team by email in relation to licence holder redress.

Consumer complaint

We would always advise that in the event of complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, Consumer Direct will give you advice.

From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre