Licence summary
To hire out water-bound pleasure crafts (including sailboards, rowing boats, canoes, motor boats, pedallos and larger boats) that are for personal use or carrying passengers, you need a licence. You must not carry more passengers than you are licensed to carry.

Licences are subject to a fee and conditions may be attached to a licence.

Eligibility criteria
No provision in legislation

Regulation summary
Summary of legislation relating to this licence

Application evaluation process
No provision in legislation

Target completion time
Once South Hams District Council have received the completed application and associated supporting documents (if required) from the applicant the target completion time will be 28 days.

Will tacit consent apply?
No. It is in the public interest that the authority must process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from South Hams District Council within a reasonable period, please contact us. You can do this online if you applied through the UK Welcomes service or use the contact details below.

Apply online
Apply to offer boats for hire
Tell us about a change to your boat hire business

Fees
Click here to view fees for licence applications

Contact details

Address
The Licensing Department
South Hams District Council
Follaton House
Plymouth Road
Totnes
Devon
TQ9 5NE
Tel: 01803 861234
Fax: 01803 861294
Email: licensing@southhams.gov.uk

Failed application redress
Please contact South Hams District Council in the first instance.

If you wish to appeal against a decision you may do so to your local Magistrates' Court two days after the decision

Licence holder redress
Please contact South Hams District Council in the first instance.

If you wish to appeal against a decision you may do so from two days after the decision to your local Magistrates' Court. You must give 24 hours notice of your intention to appeal.

Consumer complaint
We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form of a letter (with proof of delivery).

If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, Consumer Direct will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.

Other redress
Anyone suffering nuisance due to noise, smells or similar because of a commercial premises should contact the Environmental Health Department at South Hams District Council on 01803 861234.

Trade associations

Association of Leading Visitor Attractions