Licence - street trading
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To sell any item in or within 150 metres of a consent street in the borough, you need a street trading consent from the local authority. View list of streets where you apply for consent to trade.
How to apply
Eligibility
You must be at least 17 years old to apply for a street trading consent.
What the law says
Application process
Your application must include:
- A location plan
- Copy of permission of the landowner
- Photograph of the trader and vehicle/stall
- Food hygiene certificate (if food is to be sold)
- Public liability insurance document.
We will consult with responsible bodies such as the police and our environmental health team and will take any comments received into account when making a decision about the application.
How long will it take you to process my application?
We aim to process your application within 28 days of receiving it. As it is in the public interest that the authority must process your application before it can be granted, please contact us if you have not heard from us by the end of this period. You can do this online if you applied through the UK Welcomes service or use the contact details on this page.
How to appeal
Please contact us in the first instance.
There is no formal right of appeal to a magistrates' court or Crown Court in respect of a refusal to grant or vary a street trading consent.
Complaints about street trader
If you wish to complain that a street trader is causing a nuisance such as noise, or if you believe that there has been a breach of licence conditions, please contact us. If you are in the UK, you can also contact Consumer Direct who will give you advice. From outside the UK please contact the UK European Consumer Centre.
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