Owners and managers of premises serving food and drink (such as bars, restaurants and cafes), where there is sufficient highway land immediately outside the premises, can apply for a temporary pavement licence to place removable furniture (including tables and chairs) on that highway.
This web page sets out how to apply for a pavement licence. There is guidance that you are encouraged to read before applying. You can also contact the Council’s Licensing Team if you need to ask any questions. They can be contacted using this email address - licensingsection@tendringdc.gov.uk
Applications for a Pavement Licence must be accompanied by the following:
For the application of Pavement Licences under the Business and Planning Act 2020, please apply online here.
On the same day that you make an application for a pavement licence you must:
The Site Notice Template to be displayed outside the premises during consultation. Pavement Notice.
Further advice and guidance for businesses on pavement licences under the Business and Planning Act 2020 can be found here.
Public consultation on the application starts on the day after the application has been made and lasts for 7 consecutive days, representation received after this day will be considered invalid.
Applications will be checked to ensure that all the relevant information has been provided. If an application is incomplete, we will make contact with the applicant requesting the missing information. The 7-day consultation will then start the day after the missing information is provided.
A representation can be made against an application for a premises to place tables and chairs on the highway within the 7-day consultation period.
Representation are made by:
Email your objection to licensingsection@tendringdc.gov.uk
Please note: The objection must be received by the Licensing Team before the end of the consultation period, or it will not be accepted.
At the end of the public consultation period we will have 7 days to determine the application, starting the first day after the public consultation ends.
At this stage we may:
These are temporary arrangements, which may come to an end at the end of September 2023. Licences may be granted for a minimum of three months. Alternatively, they may be granted for any period up until the end of September 2023 when they will automatically expire.
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