Gas permit

[Up the Reds.]

Can anyone tell me if the gas permits are available yet and if so the cost?
It’s normally available the first week in January but this year for some reason the powers that be haven’t decided on the cost.

[mrsgee]

We asked earlier in the week... not available yet, you would think they would be glad of the income same as residency which we have been waiting to pay for 3 months..... hey ho...

[Laura B]

Thanks Mrsgee, saves me a wasted journey tomorrow.

[mrsgee]

Thanks Mrsgee, saves me a wasted journey tomorrow.

The lady in the office gave us this number to call to save a wasted journey. 03928152117, ext 115 or 124..

[Laura B]

Oh lovely. Thanks so much Mrsgee.

[Squeaker]

Can I ask what the permit is for? we are toying with having central heating installed and a gas tank outside. Is this what the permit is for? Any advice about this will be great.

[mrsgee]

Squeaker, the permit is for the large gas tanks, basically it gives permission for you to store that amount of gas on your property. The tank has to be a certain distance from the property and when you apply the first time they will arrange for a guy from the fire service to come and check the location. Also, you need a fire extinguisher. It applies to oil storage too I believe. It's not expensive for the permit.

[Squeaker]

Thankyou. We knew about the distance from the house, but didn't know you needed a permit. We'll have a think about it. The house is plumbed for heating, which is a help. We're not getting any younger and feeling the cold in the winter!

[buddy]

Has anyone paid?

[Laura B]

Called last week on the number Mrsgee posted above and the lady said they were not available yet. I think that was Wednesday.

[buddy]

OK thanks

[greengate]

Phoned today, permits still not ready - maybe next week ....?

[buddy]

Good grief thanks for update

[greengate]

Phoned today - permits not expected this week ( i will try again next week)

[benjaminbutton]

I suspect the business of tanks being a certain distance away from your property doesn't apply to everyone. About 50 yards away from my house I can see two gas tanks hard up against the property in question.

[Mr Mac]

Thanks Greengate I went today on the off chance, they didn’t know when….

[greengate]

Phoned again today, permits still not ready.
Apparently an announcement will be given on local news when ready.

[Mr Mac]

Thanks for the update Greengate….

[greengate]

Phoned up today - Gas permits still not ready - "maybe next week...."

[Laura B]

Thanks greengate.

[buddy]

Only 3 months late!

[Lovelife]

Any update?
Thanks.

[greengate]

Spoke to the department today, and still not ready.
I was told that as there in no government, they do not know when the permits will be ready
Maybe 2023....

[benjaminbutton]

I should keep on saving up if I was you. They could just as easily back date the permits.

[Laura B]

Of course they will be back-dated. Thanks again greengate for the info.

[buddy]

Anyone managed to pay?

[mrsgee]

Nope.....

[greengate]

20/6/22 - Permits still not ready - no indication when they will be ready

[Laura B]

Thanks for the update greengate.