We do ask for public liability insurance cover for £5 million.

The pavement (or footway) is a thoroughfare for pedestrians, normally kerbed and separated from the carriageway. This also includes pedestrian zones. A minimum available width for pedestrians of 1.2 metres on footpaths and four metres on pedestrian areas must be maintained.

The pavement is part of the highway which extends from the centre of the road to your property boundary. Any equipment in this area needs a permit.

The use of the pavement needs to be proportional to your premises and not restrict the footway in any way.

Please check the restrictions on your premises licence. You may need to apply for a premises licence.

Planning permission may be required for a change of use of a pavement for the siting of chairs and tables.

You don't need to re-apply, however a yearly fee is required to cover the costs of administering the scheme. We'll send you a request for the annual fee prior to the renewal date.

You'll need to clean up any litter which is a direct result of your business. It may be best to provide a bin for your customers which you empty regularly.

The permit is for the use of the pavement at any time during the year. We don't discount the annual fee as the administration will be the same whether it is all year or part of a year.