Introduction
Legal basis for private hire operator licensing
For anyone to invite or accept bookings for private hire within Knowsley, it is necessary to obtain a Private Hire Operator licence issued by Knowsley Council for premises located within Knowsley.
Planning approval may be required
For existing private hire operators, planning approval or a waiver will already be seen.
If you are expanding beyond the existing business, you might need planning approval. You will need to find premises with existing planning permission or obtain planning consent via a Certificate of Lawful Use for the premises you intend to use. An application fee is payable to planning for approval.