Pavement licence - guidance

Please read the Government’s guidance on Pavement Licences

Apply online using the link below.  Please have these documents ready to submit with your application online:

• a site plan showing the location of the premises shown by a red line
• a detailed plan clearly showing:
  • the proposed area covered by the licence in relation to the highway, with measurements
  • the positions and number of tables, chairs any other items to be placed on the highway
  • measurements of pathway width/length, building width and any other fixed items
• a risk assessment showing how you will manage: social distancing and the conflict between pedestrians, those using the tables, and those queuing to access the premises
• evidence of the right to occupy the premises (eg the lease)
• photos/brochures showing the type of furniture and information showing the siting of it
• information about any existing pavement licence under consideration by us
• evidence that you have given notice of the application (e.g photographs of the notice outside the premises and of the notice itself)
• a copy of a current certificate of insurance that covers the activity for third party and public liability risks, to a minimum value of £10 million, and
• any other evidence needed to demonstrate how our local conditions, and any national conditions will be satisfied. 

Apply for a pavement licence for your pub, café or restaurant

The fee is £100.

Please read our Pavement Licensing Policy 

The full details of regulations: Business and Planning Act - UK legislation website

You can also email pavementlicensing@waverley.gov.uk