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Street cafés and outdoor seating

You need to apply to us for this licence if you want to place tables, chairs or other temporary furniture on the highway, pavements, or public footpaths.

Please look at our guidance notes which will guide you through the process.

You can also read more about street cafes on the GOV.UK website - street licences guidance.

How to apply

We are currently unable to accept online applications for this licence. Please download the application form on this page and send it to us via email.

Once we receive your completed application, we will send you a link to make an online payment for the fee.

licensing team

Licensing, Town Hall, Walliscote Grove Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1UJ