Renew a Pavement Licence
How do I renew a pavement licence?
An application to renew a Pavement Licence must be made to the Council at least 28 days before the current pavement licence expires.
The Council will email a reminder and a renewal form to the Pavement Licence holder prior to the licence expiring.
Please email the following renewal documents to: licensing@stroud.gov.uk
- Completed renewal form
- A recent dated photograph showing the chairs and tables and/or other furniture in situ. Or if this is not possible, eg it is out of season, then a plan showing where the chairs and tables are being situated when in use.
- Public liability insurance that covers the activity for third party and public liability risks, to a minimum value of £5 million.
- Renewal fee of £140 (Two year licence) - can be paid online.
What happens Next?
Once the renewal application is fully submitted there will be a 14 day consultation period during which the Council will consult with Gloucestershire Highways, the relevant town or parish council, Environmental Protection Officers and the Neighbourhood Wardens. The consultation period will start from the day after the application is valid.
From the day after the consultation period ends the Licensing Team has 14 days to make a decision. If the Council fails to make a decision within the 14 days the pavement licence will be deemed to be granted.
If the Licensing Team decides to refuse your renewal application, you will be given full reasons. There is no statutory right of appeal.
What matters will be considered when making a decision?
When considering an application, the following will be considered
- Any previous complaints
- public safety - any changes in use of the Highways since the pavement licence was last granted that could impact on public safety
- public amenity – have their been any complaints about nuisance to neighbouring occupiers by generating anti-social behaviour and litter; and
- accessibility – taking a proportionate approach to considering the nature of the site in relation to which the application for a licence is made, its surroundings and its users, taking account of:
o the recommended minimum footway widths and distances required for access by mobility impaired and visually impaired people as set out in Section 3.1 of, Inclusive Mobility and
o other users of the space, for example, if there are high levels of pedestrian or cycle movements.
o the impact on any neighbouring premises;
o any other temporary measures in place that may be relevant to the proposal, for example, the reallocation of road space. This could include pedestrianised streets and any subsequent reallocation of this space to vehicles.
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