Application
If you control non-domestic premises you must ensure that you notify the local authority of any cooling tower or evaporative condenser (notifiable devices) on the premises. You must notify the local authority of any changes to the notification information within one month of the change, and if the device ceases to be a notifiable device you must notify the local authority in writing as soon as possible.
How do you apply for the licence?
The application form simply requires information such as the address where the equipment is situated, the name of the person in control of the premises and a brief description of each location or the premises where the equipment is located.
An application form can be downloaded from the document section of this page.
How is the application dealt with?
The application is for the purpose of placing information in a register kept by the Council. It would, however, be prudent to check if either Planning consent or a Building Warrant are required for the installation. The information kept in the register is primarily used by inspectors from the relevant enforcing authority to investigate outbreaks (two or more confirmed, related cases) thought likely to have arisen from wet cooling towers or evaporative condensers.
Can anyone object to the application?
As this is simply a registration process, no permission is required.
How many Cooling Towers does East Dunbartonshire Council have in its district?
None.
Apply for notification of cooling towers and evaporative condensers
How much does it cost?
This service is provided by the Council free of charge.
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 the licensing authority by the end of a period of 30 days permitted for final determination of the application.
There are two ways of applying:
- download the application form within the document section of this page.
- apply online [opens in a new window].
Application to change a cooling tower notification
You must notify East Dunbartonshire Council, Business Regulation Team, of any changes to the notification information within one month of the change, and if the device ceases to be a notifiable device you must notify the local authority in writing as soon as possible.
How much does it cost?
This service is provided by the Council free of charge.
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 the licensing authority by the end of a period of 30 days permitted for final determination of the application.
There are two ways of applying:
- download the application form within the document section of this page.
- apply online for a cooling tower notification [opens in a new window].
For further information, please contact us.