It is important that you read the national guidance before applying for a licence as it contains information on eligibility, types of furniture permitted, the application process and what we will take into account when considering applications.
The application process will take approximately 4 weeks and furniture cannot be placed on the public highway until a Pavement Licence is granted.
The application fee is £500 for a first-time licence and £350 for a renewal. The fee is not refundable if the application is refused.
You will need to include the following with your application:
- photos or brochure images showing the proposed type of furniture
- a certificate of Public Liability Insurance, to a minimum value of £5 million
- a site plan to a suitable scale or with clear measurements shown, which features:
- the property boundary
- the boundary of the area proposed to be licensed, marked with a red line, together with the dimensions of the area, also clearly marked
- building and kerb lines (with measurements from the area to be licensed to the kerb edge)
- the furniture layout
- points of access and egress
- the position of any lighting columns, litter bins, road signs or other existing street furniture
- A photo showing your Public notice of Application suitably displayed
Please note:
- this form usually takes about 20 minutes to complete
- the form will time out after 1 hour of no activity and any information you have entered will be lost
