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Apply for a pavement licence

You need a licence to put furniture such as tables and chairs on the public pavement. You don't need a licence if you're putting the tables and chairs on private land.

A new application costs up to £500 and renewals up to £350.

The fee is non-refundable.

Before you apply read the guidance:

Applying

We recommend you talk to neighbouring businesses and occupiers before applying. Consider any issues around noise and nuisance as part of your proposal.

If your application is valid, Plymouth Highways will provide a site notice for you to display. The notice must be easily visible and legible for people to read. A 14-day consultation period will begin in which people can comment on your proposal. After the consultation period has ended we will take up to 14 days to consider the application and any feedback received.


Open consultations

If you have any concerns about a pavement licence application email: [email protected]

Three Crowns

Furniture 96 Chairs
24 Tables including 9 benches
Locations 12 The Parade, Plymouth, PL1 2JL
Duration Friday 6 December to Friday 20 December 2024
Times 9am to 10.30pm

Olive & Twist

Furniture 48 Chairs
15 Tables including 12 benches
Locations 9 Old Town Street, PL1 1AD
Duration Tuesday 26 November to Wednesday 11 December 2024
Times 9am to 9.30pm

Coffee Time

Furniture 12 Chairs
4 Tables
Locations 134 Cornwall Street, PL1 1NJ
Duration Saturday 23 November to Saturday 7 December 2024
Times 7.30am to 5pm