Hairdressers and barbershops
If you are starting up a new hairdressing/barbershop business, you need to apply for a Certificate of Registration.
All hairdressing/barbershops must be registered with the local authority under the Health Regulations 1966 (Registration of premises). The Certificate of Registration must be displayed in a public part of the premises.
Before you apply
Before you apply, you should speak to:
- A Council Planning Officer– to ensure that a hairdresser/barbershop premises is permitted in the location. There may be special requirements like set operating hours or car parking provisions
- A Council Building Officer – and submit a Building Consent application. You must indicate the intended use as being a Hairdressing Salon, and provide plans of any plumbing/structural alterations
- A Council Environmental Health Officer – to discuss any questions you have relating to the Hairdresser’s Regulations and submit a floor plan
Payment and processing
Fees vary. You can check which fees apply to you here.
Once we have received your application, we will invoice you the appropriate fee.
When your payment has been received, your application will be processed.
You will be contacted by an Environmental Health Officer to arrange an on-site inspection.
After your inspection, you will then be issued a Certificate of Registration which must be displayed in a public part of the premises.
You will receive an invoice from us each year to renew your registration.
How to apply
To apply, applicants should visit the ‘Do it online’ page on our website. Click on the ‘Alcohol, food, and health business’ tile where you’ll be taken to first login to or set up and online account before progressing with the application.
Please note that Council staff cannot view any applications which have not yet been ‘submitted’.
Find out more
Contact Environmental Health Officers