A pavement cafe licence is required to place objects upon the highway under Section 115E of the 1980 Highways Act (Miscellaneous Provisions).
Therefore, where a business wishes to put tables and chairs outside their premises for the purposes of providing an outside seating area for customers, the above consent is required and a licence must be applied for.
It is the responsibility of the licensee to obtain all other consents required, including Planning Permission, in connection with the proposed extension of their business onto the highway and, where appropriate, any amendment to their existing premises licence.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for a pavement licence, you will be required to submit the following documentation:
- Planning consent (if applicable)
- Location and site layout plan
- Furniture appearance
- Public Liability Insurance of at least £2million
- Risk assessment
- Written consent of adjacent land owner
- Premises licence under the Licensing Act 2003 (if applicable)
The cost for a pavement café licence is £115 for a 12 month licence.
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