Special Treatment Licensing

The council has adopted provisions contained in Part II of the London Local Authorities Act 1991 and Part IV of the London Local Authorities Act 2000 , relating to the licensing and control of any establishment for special treatment.

Who needs a Special Treatment Licence?

An establishment will require a Special Treatment Licence if the premises are used for:

• massage
• manicures
• acupuncture
• tattooing
• cosmetic piercing
• chiropody
• as well as others

For a comprehensive list, download the Explanatory Notes document from the bottom of this page.

Registered Therapists

Any person practising a special treatment at a licensed premises also needs to individually register. The Explanatory Notes document, which can be downloaded from the bottom of this page, states who needs to apply and how to do so. Registration as a therapist in Islington is free of charge.

Further information

For further advice and information on fees, application and renewal forms, see the relevant documents at the bottom of this page.

Please note, payments for Special Treatment applications can now be made by debit or credit card by calling the Licensing Team on 020 7527 3031.

Contact

Licensing Service
Public Protection
Islington Council
222 Upper Street
London N1 1XR

Tel: 0207 527 3031
Fax: 020 7527 3430
Email: licensing@islington.gov.uk