Wiltshire - Explosives Manufacture and Storage Licence

Explosives Regulation 2014

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of regulation 14 of the Explosives Regulations 2014 (ER2014), Thor Industries Ltd has made a request to Wiltshire Council for their assent to the granting of a licence for the manufacture and storage of explosives at Bunker No. 22, Fonthill Vaults, Ladydown, Chilmark, Wiltshire SP3 5FA.

A copy of the application and the draft licence is available to inspect at Thor Industries Ltd, Ham Cross Lodge, Teffont, Salisbury, SP3 5RW on Friday 19th June 2026. This may be inspected by interested persons between the hours of 0800-1600. An appointment should be made prior to visiting by emailing lee@thorindustries.uk or by phoning 01722 717537 during office hours.

Anyone who wishes to make representations on matters affecting the health and safety of persons other than the applicant’s employees that may arise out of the granting of the licence should send those representations by e-mail to: tradingstandards@wiltshire.gov.uk.

Any representation must be made within 28 days of the date of publication of this notice and quote application reference XI/4111/2337/1.

Any applicant who wishes to manufacture explosives must have local authority assent in addition to a licence from the HSE. The purpose of the local authority assent process is for the local authority to satisfy itself that any local factors bearing on the safety of the operation of the site or the health and safety of members of the public have been considered and taken into account by HSE in setting the licence conditions.