Changes to late licence applications

From 1 March 2007, unlicensed establishments must suspend any licensable activities until they are granted an HTA licence.

Issue date: 26 February 2007

From 1 March 2007 any unlicensed establishment which requires a licence under the Human Tissue Act 2004 will not receive an immediate short-term licence.

Unlicensed establishments should apply for a licence now by completing a compliance report licence application.

Can unlicensed establishments continue undertaking licensable activities?

No. Establishments cannot undertake licensable activities until they have been granted a licence by the HTA. In the interim they must suspend any activity that they believe may be licensable and make alternative arrangements until they are granted a licence.

How long will the licence application process take?

Establishments need to allow four to six months from the date of submission of the compliance report licence application to enable a licensing evaluation and decision to be made. This period includes the statutory 28 days for the licence offer to be accepted or rejected by the Designated Individual and Licence Holder.

Further information about the changes to late licence applications