Application for approval of a religious premises as a venue for civil partnership from Wakefield City Metropolitan District Council

Step 2 of 4 Submit the application

Email address

Please provide your email address, so the licensing authority can let you know if your application has been successful or not.

Application form

Please attach the completed application form below.

Supporting documents

All documents are required, unless stated otherwise. Photos of documents are acceptable, as long as all the relevant information is clear. We'll only share these documents with the licensing authority.

Maximum size allowed per file is 10 MB.

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Declaration

  • I declare that:
  • 1) I have made application for the afore mentioned premises for which I am the trustee/proprietor, to be approved for the registration of civil partnerships.
  • 2) I understand that; a) the premises will be inspected for suitability before approval is granted and, if this application is successful, may be subject to subsequent inspection; b) public notice of the application will appear on the authority’s website for a period of 21 days and that the authority may also decide to publish it in other ways if it considers it necessary to do so. c) approval, if granted, will be for a period of three years, and d) the authority will need to be satisfied that appropriate health and safety provision and fire safety is in place. e) I have consulted with the planning authority as to whether planning consent is required f) I attach written consent of the person specified /governing authority or I can confirm that consent is not required and that this information is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. g) If the premises are shared with other faith groups or churches I attach written consent from each person specified/each governing authority or I can confirm that no consent is required and that this information is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
  • 3) I confirm that I have read and understand the information contained in this application, the guidance for applicants and the standard conditions.
  • 4. I declare that if approved I will comply with the standard conditions and local conditions attached to the approval.
  • 5. I confirm that I have enclosed the necessary documentation to proceed with the approval; a) Fee b) Written consent of specified person(s) or Governing Authority(s) OR Confirmation that consent is not required c) 2 copies of plans of premises; identifying layout of the premises for which you are seeking approval and identifying the room(s) in which civil partnerships will take place d) Planning consent – confirming the premises may be used for civil partnerships e) A list of names and addresses of all directors of the company - Where application is made by a Company

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