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Amenities on the Highway

Last updated: 21 January 2010 15:14 UK

A general guide to the law, policies and requirements for obtaining a permit for placing amenities on the highway. For further information contact:

Main contact: Hazel Maidment
Telephone No: 023 9283 4572
E-mail: licensing@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

If you want to place “amenities” outside your premises on the public highway (such as table and chairs, display stands etc) then you must first obtain a permit to do this from Portsmouth City Council. It is an offence for structures to be placed on the highway without prior approval.

Links within this section will tell you:

· What legal requirements you must meet to get a permit;

· What information we need from you to enable us to consider your application.

We will ask you to complete an application form and to provide other information in order that we can process your application.

All applications are subject to a 28 day consultation period, during which time the application is sent to the following agencies/persons for comments:

· Police Authority

· Fire Authority

· City Centre Manager (where appropriate)

· Ward Councillors

· Planning Authority

· Asset Management Service

· Traffic and Transportation Service

· Highways and Coastal Service

· Clean City Services

During this 28 day period, you must prominently display a Public Notice at the premise to which the application relates.

All applications, must be complete or they will be rejected.

All licences have standard conditions attached and additional, appropriate conditions can be imposed by the Authorities consulted if required.

What are the legal requirements for Amenity on the Highway Permits?

The Highways Act 1980, Part VIIA, Sections 115A-K (as incorporated by the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982, allows Councils to give consideration to the provisions and licensing of amenities on the highway.

What information must you provide to us?

a) You must complete fully the application form and submit the relevant fee payable. In addition, a sketch must accompany the form which shows the extent of the amenities/structure to be placed on the highway and:-

· Indicates the position in relation to your own premises; and

· The position in relation to any other premises.

b) Supply a copy of your Third Party Public Liability Insurance in the sum of £5 million.

c) A public notice advertising your application will be issued to you for display in the front window of your premises, in a prominent position for 28 days.