Premises approval for marriage or civil ceremonies

Summary of requirements

To hold a wedding or civil partnership ceremony at premises in Wandsworth, they must be approved by Wandsworth Council.

Eligibility criteria

You must be the proprietor or a trustee of the premises to apply for permission to hold civil ceremonies or weddings.

The application must be in writing (including by electronic means) and include:

• the name and address of the applicant
• such other information as the local authority requires
• a plan of the premises which clearly identifies the room or rooms in which the proceedings will occur

Fees

A fee of £600.00 will be payable.

Application evaluation process

Your premises will be inspected. Your application and plan will be made available to the public for inspection and public notice of the application put in a local newspaper as part of a public consultation process.

To be granted, your application must be in the correct format and your premises deemed suitable. However, your application may still be refused if it is felt that there are too many approved premises in the area for the registrars to attend.

Conditions may be imposed to your approval.

The Registrar General may issue guidance to local authorities to assist them in making their decision.

Will tacit consent apply?

Yes. This means that you will be able to act as though your application is granted if you have not heard from us by the end of the target completion period except in the case of a minor variation, where the application will be deemed refused if you have not heard from us within the statutory period.

What can I do if my application is refused?

Please contact the council in the first instance at:

Email: jgent@wandsworth.gov.uk or proffey@wandsworth.gov.uk

Tel: 020 8871 6120

You have the right to seek a review of the local authority's refusal to grant your application.

You must deliver your request for review to the proper officer for the council at the address above, accompanied by the requested fee.

What if I am unhappy with a condition imposed?

Please contact Wandsworth Council at the address above in the first instance.

You have the right to seek a review of the local authority's imposition of conditions, refusal to renew or revocation of approval.

You must deliver your request for review to the proper officer for the council at the address above, accompanied by the specified fee.

What if I have a query about my registration?

Please contact Wandsworth Council at the address above.

European services directive

If you think that the council has not complied with the European services directive by imposing requirements or conditions in respect of your application that are discriminatory, unfair or disproportionate, please contact:

Email: solvit@bis.gsi.gov.uk

Consumer complaints about a premises for marriages and civil partnerships