Apply for a pavement cafe licence
You can apply for pavement café licence using the Council's online form at the bottom of this page. The process should take no longer than 10 working days if no objections are received.
When you apply you will need to provide:
- your contact details
- the address of your premises
- your public liability insurance certificate (minimum of £10 million)
- an A4 plan clearly showing the premises and the location of your proposed outdoor seating area (preferably an Ordnance Survey map, 1:1250 or 1:500 scale plan as appropriate)
- a plan showing the dimensions of the seating area and the arrangement of the tables and chairs
- credit or debit card details to pay the licence fee
Please note: The information you give on this form is necessary for the Council to fulfil its statutory functions. Only where it is necessary to progress your licence application will the Council share your information with a third party. The Borough of Broxbourne Council is committed to protecting your privacy when you use its services. The Council’s Privacy Policy explains how it uses your information and how your privacy is protected.
Apply for pavement café licence
Display an advertising notice
You will be sent the Public Notice from either:
- your MyAccount
- the Council by email
You will need to print it and display it on your premises for a period of at least five working days from the date you applied for a pavement cafe licence. For example, if you apply today, the five working days will start tomorrow.
Display your licence
If your application is successful you must display your licence on your premises in a location that is easily visible to the public.