Government Approvals & Licensing
Navigating Approvals with Experience and Efficiency
Securing the right government approvals can be one of the most complex and time-consuming stages of any hospitality project. Definitive Hospitality manages this process on your behalf, drawing on years of experience and an established network to ensure every stage runs smoothly and efficiently.
What We Do
Our approvals and licensing support is designed to remove the administrative challenges from launching or operating an F&B business. We communicate directly with all relevant authorities, consultants, and departments to keep your project compliant, on schedule, and ready for opening. Including preparing drawings for submission where applicable. With hundreds of successful applications already secured by our team, we understand the specific requirements of each authority and how to navigate them efficiently. Our familiarity with complex approval pathways allows us to anticipate challenges and resolve them before they affect your timelines.
Typical deliverables include:
- Trade licence support and activity classification
- Food control and DED approvals
- Civil defence, municipality, and health inspections
- Alcohol licence coordination and documentation
- Smoking and shisha approvals
- Signage, outdoor seating, and valet permits
- Support for renewals, transfers, and special-case approvals
Our Experience
Our team's hands-on understanding of both the technical and practical aspects of the approval process ensures accuracy, compliance, and speed - saving you time, stress, and unnecessary costs.
Why It Matters
Delays in approvals or missing documentation can severely impact opening schedules and project budgets. By managing the entire process, Definitive Hospitality removes this risk, allowing you to focus on operations, design, and guest experience.
Our team's hands-on understanding of both the technical and practical aspects of the approval process ensures accuracy, compliance, and speed - saving you time, stress, and unnecessary costs.
Start with Confidence
We fully handle your approval process so you can stay focused on what you do best. From standard documentation to unique approval challenges, Definitive Hospitality provides the guidance, credibility, and experience needed to launch your business without delays.
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