A pavement licence under the Business and Planning Act 2020 authorises hospitality businesses to place removable furniture over certain highways adjacent to the premises in relation to which the application was made, for certain purposes.
A business which uses (or proposes to use) premises for the sale of food or drink for consumption (on or off the premises) can apply for a pavement licence. Examples of eligible businesses include: public houses, cafes, bars, restaurants, snack bars, coffee shops, and ice cream parlours.
A licence permits the business to use furniture placed on the highway to sell or serve food or drink and/or allow it to be used by people for consumption of food or drink supplied from, or in connection with the use of the premises.
This furniture is required to be removable, with the Local Authority using the principle that ‘removable” means it is not a permanent fixed structure, and is able to be moved easily, and stored away of an evening.
On receipt of an application, a site notice must be displayed on the premises, and a consultation period of 14 days will take place. The Authority can then Grant the Licence in full or in part, impose additional conditions or refuse an application.
A licence can be issued for any period from 3 months up to two years. The application fee is £500 for a new licence, or £350 for renewal of an existing licence.
Comprehensive guidance on pavement licensing is available on the .GOV website
Applicants are strongly encouraged to talk to neighbouring businesses and occupiers prior to applying to the local authority, and take any issues around noise, and nuisance into consideration as part of the proposal. The Council generally will only permit Pavement licences between 09:00 and 22:00.
The Council is required by law to consult with the Highways Authority. In addition, to ensure that there are no detrimental effects from the application the Council will consult with:
- Surrey Police
- Surrey Fire & Rescue Service
- Epsom & Ewell Borough Council’s Operational Services Department (Market Place applications only)
- Epsom & Ewell Borough Council’s Planning Department
- The appropriate Local Ward Councillor(s)
- Swail House
Members of the public and others listed above can e-mail licensing@epsom-ewell.gov.uk to make representations during the 14 day consultation period.
Current Applications
Applicant: Loungers Ltd
Application type: Pavement Licence Renewal
Premises address:Caballo Lounge, 11 High Street, Epsom, Surrey KT19 8DA
Description: Application of renewal to place furniture on the pavement outside the premises 09.00 hours to 22.00 hours Monday to Sunday
Last date of representations: 21 August 2024
