Pavement Café Licence During Covid-19

If you run a business that sells food and drink and want to place tables, chairs or other temporary furniture on the public highway you will require a licence.

The fee for the application is £100 and you can make the payment here:

Before you apply for a licence we strongly advise you to read the conditions below.

Please be aware that you are required to display a site notice on your premises as soon as you make your application. If you do not display the site notice your application will not be valid. A pdf and Word version of the site notice is below to assist you.

Apply for Pavement Café Licences 〉

If you have any queries about a Pavement Cafe Licence, please email licensing@gedling.gov.uk

Site Notice Template PDF

Site Notice Template Word

Conditions of licence

Business and Planning Act 2020

Guidance: pavement licences (outdoor seating proposal)

Notice of received applications