This page is for new applicants. If you are renewing a licence that is currently valid, please go to the renewal page.
Key information
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Please ensure you have read and understood the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy [PDF, 3MB] and specifically the Operator Licence Conditions
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You should first check the Planning Portal to see if you need planning permission to operate from your proposed premises. This applies to both commercial address and residential properties
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The use of the word 'Taxi' or 'Cab' cannot be used in the trading name
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We encourage all applicants to read over the current legislation and guidance around General Data Protection Regulation.
Documents needed as part of the application
To apply for an Operator Licence, you will need to complete and submit the following documentation:
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Public Liability Insurance - (if providing a waiting area only)
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Safeguarding Certificate
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Tax Share Code - if applying as a limited company then the Tax code must be for the company and not an individual
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Basic DBS
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Right to Work
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proof of right to occupy the premises if classed as non-domestic
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evidence of registration with the Information Commissioner's Office for data protection.
In line with our Taxi policy, we also require the following information:
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A full list of drivers who will complete bookings
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A full list of vehicles that will be used for bookings
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A list of all staff who have access to the public, (such as dispatch staff, driver PA's)
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A copy of the company policies:
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Complaints Policy
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Staff/Driver Training Policy
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Policy on Employing ex-offenders
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Safeguarding Policy
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Lost property Policy.
Please see below for further information on specific points.
HDC Application Form
The link below will take you to the HDC Licensing Portal where you must register your details.
Please read these guidance notes [PDF, 0.1MB] when applying.
Register and apply for your new applicationOnce registered, you will be able to submit your new application and all supporting documents as well as pay the application fee. The portal will also allow you to view any updates to your application.
Safeguarding
Following changes to the taxi policy, all private hire operators are required to undertake a safeguarding course before a licence is granted.
Details of the 2 approved courses are Blue Lamp Safeguarding or High Speed Training Safeguarding
Tax Share Code
Following new guidance, you are now required to provide a HMRC share code regarding your tax status.
Basic DBS
On the DBS Update Service:
If you have a suitable Enhanced DBS certificate registered with the DBS update service, you must provide the original certificate to allow us to check the online records.
Not on the DBS Update Service:
If you do not have a registered DBS, then you will be required to apply for a basic DBS. This Basic DBS must be submitted no more than 3 months from issue.
Right to Work
You must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK. The Immigration Act 2016 requires us to check the status of all new applicants.
In line with the current changes, we no longer accept Biometric Residence permit cards. You will be required to obtain a Share Code and provide to this authority to allow the right to work check to be made.
Right to Occupy
Operators must provide proof to occupy a premises if classed as non-domestic. This can be a signed letter or email from the owner.
Information Commissioner’s Office for Data Protection
Operators must provide proof of registration with the Information Commissioners Office for Data Protection.
If you have not registered, please visit their website to register.
What happens next
After you have submitted a valid application with all the supporting documents and policies, an officer will review these and contact you to discuss your application.
Once the officer is satisfied with the standards in place, your new operator licence will be granted.
If you have any queries, please email Licensing@huntingdonshire.gov.uk
Fees
Please see the Fees page.