Under the 1980 Highways Act a licence is required to place
tables and chairs on the public highway or City Walkway.
Interested parties must submit an application to the City of
London, who assess the suitability of the site against specific
criteria. These include pavement width, access for people with
disabilities, existing fire escape routes, refuse disposal, and
noise and disturbance levels.
Guidance , application forms and a fees list can be downloaded
below
Download the Guidance notes
here (152kb)
Download the Application Form
here (174kb)
Download the Fees List here (135kb)
A summary of the eligibility criteria for this
licence
Apply for a licence to place tables and chairs
in the road
Tell us about a change to your existing licence
to place tables and chairs in the road
Apply Online
You may wish to apply online. Please go directly to the
Businesslink website and apply through there.
Apply online at the Businesslink
website
For further information please contact the Licensing Team
on;
Tel 020 7332 3406
Fax 020 7332 3536
Email
Licensing@cityoflondon.gov.uk