Guidance

Pavement licences: guidance

Guidance to accompany pavement licensing introduced in the Business and Planning Act 2020.

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
• Published: 25 June 2020
• Last updated: 22 July 2020, see all updates

• Applies to: England

Documents

Guidance: pavement licences (outdoor seating proposal)

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Annex A – Template Site Notice - word version

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Details

The temporary pavement licences process introduces a streamlined consent route to allow businesses to obtain a licence to place temporary furniture, such as tables and chairs outside of cafes, bars and restaurants quickly, and for no more than £100.

See the Business and Planning Bill.

See also the guidance for temporary alcohol licensing provisions.

Published 25 June 2020
Last updated 22 July 2020 + show all updates

1. 22 July 2020

   The Business and Planning Act received Royal Assent on 22 July 2020. Therefore this guidance is no longer draft and has been updated to reflect the provisions in the Act.

2. 25 June 2020

   First published.