If you have a business selling food or drink and want to place furniture such as tables and chairs on the pavement anywhere in the district, you must first apply for a pavement licence.
Businesses that can apply for a licence include:
- public houses.
- cafes.
- bars.
- restaurants.
- snack bars.
- coffee shops.
- ice cream shops.
- some entertainment venues which sell food and drink.
The furniture must be removable and related to serving, selling or consuming food or drink. This includes:
- counters or stalls for selling or serving food or drink.
- tables, counters or shelves to place food or drink.
- chairs, benches or other forms of seating.
- umbrellas, barriers, heaters and other furniture related to outdoor consumption or food or drink.