Full Approved Place Status Application
Application for Premises to be approved as an Approved Place for Civil Marriages/Civil Partnership Registrations
“Approved Place for Civil Marriage/Civil Partnership Registration”
The Application Process – User Information
The information provided below is intended as a step-by-step guide through the process that an application for an
“Approved Place for Marriage/Civil Partnership Registration” is subject to before being approved or refused.
Public notices must be placed in two local newspapers confirming that an application has been made to the Council. These notices will detail the following information;
- the place for which approval is sought.
- the name and address of the applicant.
- the date and time of the intended civil marriage (temporary approval only).
- that objections to the application may be made to the Council within twenty-one days from the date of the public notice; and the address of the Council Offices at which the application can be inspected and objections lodged.
The following bodies must be provided with a copy of the application and asked for comment: -
District Commander, PSNI 81a Strand Road, Derry, BT48 7AA
Divisional Commander, NI Fire Brigade, 10 Crescent Link Road, Waterside,
Derry, BT47 5PR
Environmental Health Department, Derry City Council, 98 Strand Road,
Derry BT48 7NN
The District Registrar, Derry City Council, The Guildhall, Derry, BT48 6DQ
The Council reserves the right to consult with other relevant agencies, departments and individuals as it deems necessary, in order to fulfill its statutory duties under the Regulations.
The application will be placed before the Council with a recommendation for its approval, subject to the following: -
- no objections being received within the statutory twenty-one days permitted.
- receipt of satisfactory replies from the above mentioned bodies.
- receipt of satisfactory certificates in support of the application.
- receipt of satisfactory reports from inspecting Council officers.
- premises being inspected by Council officers to ensure compliance with requirements.
- approval is issued following satisfactory completion of all above criteria.
5.Room(s) – Please describe the primary and other use(s) of the room(s), which is (are) to be used for Civil marriages/|Civil Partnerships (e.g. banqueting hall, conference room, garden area, marquee etc.) Please also state thee maximum number of people who are permitted to occupy these room(s) under any Fire Certificate, which applies.
Please ensure there is a separate ‘confidential interview room ‘conveniently located to the marriage room, which is available to the Registrar.
9.Requirement Details – specify days and times at which the place may be used for a Civil Marriage or Civil Partnership Registration.
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10. Enclosures - Enclosed with this application are:
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3 sets of plans of the premises/location showing the marriage room(s) and interview room
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A copy of the current Fire Certificate (where applicable)
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Certificate of Public Liability Insurance
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Please note: applications without payment will not be processed. If payment is rejected the application will be deemed to be void,
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11. Declaration
I apply for the premises mentioned above to be approved for the solemnisation of civil marriages for a period of 3 years.
I understand that:
- That the place may be inspected for suitability before approval is granted and, if this application is successful may be subject to subsequent inspections.
- The premises must satisfy the Council on Fire Precautions and Health and Safety provisions.
- Approval, if granted will be for an inclusive 3-year period subject to revocation, suspension or variation.
- Approval, if granted does not guarantee the availability of the Registrar.
- I enclose all relevant documents, certificates and insurance.
I declare that:
- I have read and understood the “Guidance to the Requirements and Conditions for Approved Premise for Civil Marriages/Civil Partnership Registrations”.
- The place has no recent or continuing religious connection.
- I have obtained any necessary permission regarding use of and access to the premises.
- I will publish in a prominent place notice of my application for a period of 21 days.
- If an Approval is granted, I will comply with the Conditions attached to the Approval.
I understand that Derry City Council will serve a copy of this application on the Police Service for Northern Ireland and I give authority to the Council to inquire of them and any other relevant body as to my/our fitness to be issued with an “Approved Place for Marriage/Civil Partnership Registration”.
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