Street collections, street trading, pavement and street work licences

Find out how to apply for a street collection, street trading and a street works licence, permission to display an A-board and how to apply for a pavement licence.

Street trading licence

You need a street trading licence if you trade or display goods or services on a public highway. You also need a licence to trade in Surrey Street Market or North End.

Street works licence

If you wish to excavate the public highway to install or maintain apparatus, such as cables, ducts and pipes, you need to apply for a street works licence.

Pavement licence

If you want to place removable furniture on the pavement to sell or serve food or drink from your premises, you need to apply for a pavement licence.

Street collection licence

If you’re planning to collect donations for charity in London, whether it’s on the street or door-to-door, you may need a licence.