Street trading

If you’re a street trader or want to sell items in the street (other than for charitable purposes) you will need a street trading consent. There are some exemptions, including for community and charity events, so before you apply you should read our street trading policy

Before you apply, you will also need to ensure that you have permission from the landowner unless you are a mobile trader (e.g. an ice cream van) or the location is on the public highway. You will also need to ensure you have planning permission, or written confirmation that planning permission is not required.

How to apply

We suggest you begin by reading through our street trading policy and the guidance on our street trading application form. If you wish to proceed, please send the completed form with any required supporting documents to the email address below. When we receive your completed application, we will send you a link to our online payment portal.

Please take care to complete the application form in full. Any incomplete or illegible applications will be rejected. We issue consents by email so please ensure you provide an email address on your application. If you cannot send your application form by email, please contact us to discuss. Please avoid applying by post wherever possible, as such applications will take longer to process.

For details on how we use data relating to licence holders and applicants, please see our privacy notice for licence holders and applicants.

For details on how we use data relating to complainants and those making representations against a licence application, please see our privacy notice for complainants and objectors.