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Shop front licences

You need to apply for a licence to sell goods on a public pathway in front of a shop or business.

The licence fee is calculated by the area you would be permitted to trade from by the square metre price for your location.

Banding Per month, per square metre
Street banding A £15
Street banding B £10
Street banding C £5

More information on street banding.

The goods on display/on sale should generally be a product related to what is being sold inside the shop, for example a grocery shop may only display fruit and vegetables outside. Any other products may be considered on application.

Once you have applied, we need to do a site visit to estimate the monthly fees and to agree on the display dimensions before a licence can be issued. Please use the link below to complete the online application and payment form. The fee is £100 for new applications and £50 for renewals.

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