The Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 came into effect on 31 March 2024. The provisions introduce a permanent pavement licensing regime in England to replace the temporary provisions introduced by the Business and Planning Act 2020.

This permanent regime retains the key features of the 2020 regime and contains provisions relating to Pavement Licences aimed at streamlining the route for eligible businesses such as cafés, restaurants and coffee shops etc to apply for licences to place furniture on the highway. More details can be found in the guidance - Pavement licences: guidance - GOV.UK

You will need to upload your supporting evidence as part of your application, therefore, please have all of the following ready:

  • Proof of your Insurance cover
  • Picture of the notice displayed on the premises - notice can be downloaded here: Pavement Licence Notice (Word Document, 0.1 Mb)
  • Site Plan
  • A4 size location plan (this can be included as part of your site plan)
  • Diagrams or photos of proposed street furniture, non-street furniture and barriers to be used
  • Other relevant licences held

If you do not supply sufficient evidence this may impact on the success of your application.

Make an application by completing the application form below and sending it with all scanned copies and photos of documents to: licensing@charnwood.gov.uk

Pavement Licence Application Form (Word Document, 0.1 Mb)

Application Fee

Charnwood Borough Council have now implemented a fee structure for pavement licences –

  • New Application £420
  • Renewal £300

Next steps

Once you have submitted a valid application, it will be sent to the following authorities for consultation:

  • The Police
  • The Highways Authority
  • The Planning Authority
  • Town Centre Operations
  • Environmental Health
  • The Parish or Town Council (if applicable)

There is now a 14-day consultation period beginning on the first day following the day on which the application was accepted. Applicants will be required to display a public notice at their premises throughout the 14-day period.

We may grant or reject your application, if granted, we may make changes or add conditions to the permitted purposes or area to be used.

Pavement licence expiry

New pavement licences may only be awarded for a maximum of 2 years.

Pavement Licence terms and conditions

List of businesses who have been granted a pavement licence

Last updated: Wed 11th December, 2024 @ 16:33