Pavement licences
A pavement licence allows the licence holder to place removable furniture for the purpose of selling, serving or consuming food or drink over certain highways adjacent to the premises in relation to the application made. On 31 March 2024 new provisions within the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act (LURA) 2023 were introduced to provide a permanent pavement licensing regime in England; replacing the temporary provisions in the Business and Planning Act 2020.
The act permits businesses to either apply for a new, or seek to renew, a pavement licence which can have effect for a minimum period of 3 months or for maximum period of 2 years. The government has produced some guidance (opens new window) which provides a wealth of helpful information.
The introduction of Pavement Licence fees were approved by Cabinet on 15 July 2024 and General Licensing Committee on 20 August 2024. Applications have been categorised as New and Renewal, 1 year or 2 year applications. A new application form has been formulated for this use.
Be aware that a renewal application is one that is made by a person who already holds a pavement licence, is in respect of the premises to which the existing licence relates and is for a licence to begin on the expiry of the existing licence and on the same terms. Consequently should a person wish to apply for a further licence but on different terms, then a new application must be submitted.
The fees are as follows:
Type of Licence dependant on Non-Domestic Rateable Value | Fee |
|---|---|
New 1 year - Value equal to £33,000 or below | £228.00 |
New 1 year - Value £33,001 or above | £285.00 |
New 2 year - Value equal to £33,000 or below | £289.50 |
New 2 year - Value £33,001 or above | £362.00 |
Renewal 1 year - Value equal to £33,000 or below | £177.50 |
Renewal 1 year - Value £33,001 or above | £222.00 |
Renewal 2 year - Value equal to £33,000 or below | £234.50 |
Renewal 2 year - Value £33,001 or above | £298.00 |
You can pay a pavement licence application fee online.
A licence may only be granted in respect of highways listed in Section 115A(1) of the Highways Act 1980 (opens new window) Please check with Highways at West Sussex County Council if you are unsure whether the land which is the subject of any application constitutes part of the highway.
The process of applying for a pavement licence includes a statutory 14 days' consultation period following which the Licensing Authority has 14 days to determine an application.
Where a pavement licence is granted, clear access routes on the highway must be maintained, taking into account the needs of all users, including disabled people.
Businesses that are eligible include: public houses, cafes, bars, restaurants, snack bars, coffee shops and ice cream parlours.
Please see the enquiry letter which explains:
- the application process
- the P01 application form
- the P02 notice
- the conditions
PL1 - Pavement Licence Enquiry Letter (Word doc, 61 KB)
P01 - Pavement Licence Application Form (Word doc, 46 KB)
P02 - Pavement Licence Notice (Word doc, 28 KB)
Pavement Licence Conditions (Word doc, 97 KB)
Contact us
For further information and advice email licensing@chichester.gov.uk. Alternatively, you can phone us on 01243 785166.
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