Application to renew a licence for a house in multiple occupation from West Lancashire Borough Council

Step 1 of 4 Complete the application form

First, download the form

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Download the application form (PDF)

Next, fill in the application form on your computer

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If you can't complete the form right now don't worry, you can edit it in your own time. Once you're ready, return to this page to complete the application.

There is additional information available for this licence that you might find useful:

Before you apply...

There's a £600.00 fee.

You'll need a debit or credit card.

You'll need to provide copies of the following:

  • Gas Safety Inspection Report and Certificate
  • Layout plan (mandatory if there have been any changes since the licence was last granted)
  • Copy of the Tenancy Agreement
  • Electrical Safety Report and Certificate (Fixed Installation) (optional)
  • Electrical Safety Report and Certificate (PAT) (optional)
  • Building Regulations Completion Certificate (optional)
  • Inspection certificate for fire detection/alarm systems and other fire safety measures (mandatory where installed) (optional)
  • DBS Certificate(s) (optional)
What if I don't have electronic copies?

Photos or scans of documents are acceptable, providing the relevant information is clear.

If you're unable to provide electronic versions of these documents then you cannot make an online application and you should do so by post.

Now, submit the application

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