Great replies in this thread guys, thanks.
I've always wondered about the process too but never got round to digging deep into it.

It was I my when i got involved in the planning process for a gun range that I bacane interested. That was a few years ago now though so all info from back then has been updated with new rules, regulations etc

Would it be difficult to get a licence in an urban area?
I would be only interested in target shooting, no hunting or anything to be honest.