More and more businesses now look to take advantage of the outside of their premises by setting up tables and chairs on the Highway to attract customers. Each time a person wishes to do this, a Pavement Permit is required.

How do I know if I will need a permit?

Where a business wishes to extend their seating and table area on to the highway for the production of income, as a centre of advice or information or for advertising they will require a Pavement Permit.

Are there any time restrictions?

Yes. The Council has decided that the hours of trading for Pavement Permits will be between 8am and 8pm Monday to Sunday.

Will I need any other permissions?

In each case it is necessary for the landowners consent to be obtained before any trading commences. The provision of a Pavement permit does not override the need for permission to be sought under other Acts such as Planning and Health.