Introduction
Legal basis for private hire operator licensing
For anyone to invite or accept bookings for private hire vehicles and drivers within Knowsley, it is a mandatory requirement to hold a Private Hire Operator licence for a premise within the Knowsley MBC area.
Planning approval may be required
For existing private hire operators, planning approval or a waiver will usually already have been seen and recorded.
If you are wishing to expand beyond the existing business, you might need planning approval before a replacement licence can be issued. You will need to find premises with existing planning permission for a private hire booking office or obtain planning consent via a Certificate of Lawful Use for the replacement premise. An application fee is payable to planning for approval.