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Apply for a pavement licence

What you need to know

Pavement licences currently expire on 30 September. You will need to make a new application to extend your licence to 30 September 2024 . The new licence will have the same terms and you will have to pay the fee which is £100. Here is what you need to know:

  • you must be a food business to apply for a pavement licence. This can be selling food on or off your premises
  • we will make a decision on your licence within seven days 
  • you cannot appeal a refused licence 
  • you will not get a refund if your licence is refused
  • your application will be automatically granted if we do not make a decision
  • the licence will last until 30 September 2024. If your licence expires then you need to make a new application to extend it to 30 September 2024 . The new licence will have the same terms and you will have to pay the fee which is £100.

The pavement licence on its own does not allow you to trade. You must apply for:

  • a premises licence if you are selling alcohol or late-night refreshments
  • a club premises certificate if you are supplying alcohol
  • a street trading consent if you are selling items in the street. This includes selling food or drink

We offer pre-application advice on this licence.

You can view our recently received pavement licence applications.

Fees 

The application fee is £100