A pavement licence (or a pavement café licence) permits business owners to arrange tables and chairs and other furniture on a public pavement or highway so their customers can eat and drink outside. At Innpacked we can apply for a pavement licence on your behalf and take care of all the paperwork for you.
Who can apply for a pavement licence?
Hospitality businesses such as cafes, restaurants and pubs are eligible to apply for a pavement licence.
What type of furniture is permitted?
The following furniture may be permitted under a pavement licence:
- Counters or stalls for selling or serving food or drink.
- Tables and shelves.
- Chairs, benches and other types of seating.
- Umbrellas, barriers and heaters
Who can apply for a pavement licence?
Hospitality businesses such as cafes, restaurants and pubs are eligible to apply for a pavement licence.
When will a pavement licence not be granted?
Pavement licences are granted under Part 7A of the Highways Act 1980. Licences are only granted for the types of highways listed in section 115A(1) of the Act. These only tend to be highways where no vehicle access is allowed, or vehicle access is restricted.
Does a pavement licence permit alcohol sales?
No. A pavement licence is simply a licence to place furniture on the pavement or highway adjacent to your premises. To sell alcohol you will still need to apply for a premises licence and a personal licence.
What documents do you need to support your pavement licence application?
You need to provide the following information with your pavement licence application:
- Your contact details.
- The address and location of your business premises, including any relevant floor plans or site maps showing the area outside where you intend to place furniture.
- A description or plan showing how you will arrange tables, chairs, barriers, umbrellas and any other furniture. This may include details about the dimensions and number of furniture items. You might enclose photographs.
- Details of the specific purpose of the outdoor seating area (for example, alcohol consumption).
- The proposed days and hours when the outdoor seating area will be used.
- Details of your public liability insurance to prove your outdoor seating area is covered by insurance.
Our experienced consultants at Innpacked can help you with every aspect of applying for a pavement licence. We can work with you to prepare supporting documentation so your application is successful first time and you can start serving your customers.
To discuss how we can help, please call us today on 0800 078 6056 or contact us.
