Pavement licence

To place tables, chairs or other temporary furniture on the pavement in England and Wales you require a licence from your local authority.

Conditions may be attached and a fee may be payable.

Eligibility criteria

Frontage and walkway consent may have to be obtained first.

Regulation summary

A summary of the regulation relating to this licence

Conditions of licence

Conditions of pavement licence (PDF 36kb)

Fees

Currently there is no charge for this licence.

Application evaluation process

Public notice of the application must be given detailing the proposal and deadline for representations.

All representations received must be considered.

Any other relevant authorities must be consulted.

Consents must not be unreasonably withheld.

What happens if your application is not processed within the timescales stated?

It is in the public interest that the council must process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from us within a 56 day period please contact us. You can do this online if you applied through the Flexible Support for Business service or use the contact details below.

Apply online

You can now apply for your personal licence online via the GOV.UK website where payment (if required) can be taken electronically.

Apply for a licence to place tables and chairs in the road

Tell us about a change to your existing licence to place tables and chairs in the road

Failed application redress

Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance.

An appointed arbitrator will determine if consent has been unreasonably withheld.

Licence holder redress

Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance.

An appointed arbitrator will adjudicate if there is disagreement as to conditions attached.

Consumer complaint

We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, Consumer Direct will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.