Pavement & al-fresco licences
Pavement licences let cafés, pubs and restaurants put tables and chairs on the highway. Councils publish current licences and their conditions. We aggregate them so operators can see what's already permitted nearby — the comparable evidence that supports a new application.
Application support
Want tables and chairs outside your premises?
We prepare and submit your pavement licence application — the plan, the furniture schedule, the public-liability and highway requirements — and handle the council consultation through to grant. Fixed fee from £450 +VAT — council fees passed through at cost, no percentage of outcome.
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Frequently asked
Do I need a licence for tables and chairs outside my café?+
Yes — placing furniture on the public highway needs a pavement licence from the council. Conditions cover the footway width kept clear, barriers, hours and removal. Putting furniture out without one risks enforcement.
How long does a pavement licence last?+
Councils set the duration — commonly one to two years — and charge a capped application fee. The licence runs with conditions on area, hours and clearance that the council publishes.