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If you want to place ‘amenities’ such as a table and chairs, or a display stand outside your premises on the public highway, you must first obtain a permit from the council.
It is an offence for structures to be placed on the highway without prior approval
An application may be refused or a licence suspended or revoked on a number of grounds:
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.
Yes. This means that you will be able to act as though your application is granted if you have not heard from the local authority by the end of the target completion period – a maximum of 56 days.
If you have not heard from the council within a reasonable period, please contact us. Follow the link to do this online if you applied through the UK Welcomes service.
Applicants or licence holders should contact the council in the first instance to appeal a decision.
If you wish to complain about amenities, we advise that you first contact the trader – preferably in the form a letter with proof of delivery. For further information please follow the links below: