To place tables, chairs or other temporary furniture on the pavement (where the pavement concerned is part of the public highway) you require permission from your local authority. This is to ensure that adequate space is available for the safe and free movement of all highway users, and that consideration is given to the location of the amenity in terms of possible noise disturbance for local residents and nearby shops and offices.
Outdoor Heaters: B&NES Council has declared a climate emergency and encourages reducing the use of fossil fuel in line with B&NES goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2030. We strongly recommend the use of Infra-red heaters wherever possible as a low carbon solution.
You can apply for either a:
The B&NES Public Health and Preventative Services Team are acting as statutory consultees for any Pavement Licence applications received from local businesses. As part of this consultation, we will support businesses by providing the relevant information to help meet the following criteria:
- Smokefree Seating Condition
- Public Health Coronavirus Government Guidance – 2.3 Keeping Customers and Visitors Safe
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This is a temporary licence which is intended to help get businesses back up and running during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This will:
Please read the following guidance notes before you make an application. We will not be able to process your application if you have not supplied all the information and documents required.
Pavement Licence Guidance Notes Temporary Alcohol Licensing Provisions Business and Planning Act 2020
In addition, based upon enquiries which have been received to date, here are some answers to frequently asked questions about pavement licences:
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Pavement Licence Application Form |
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This is the permit that was required prior to the COVID-19 pandemic if you wanted to place tables and chairs outside your premises. It will also be what you will need when the temporary pavement licences (above) cease to apply from 1 October 2021. You may still apply for one of these permits now instead of a pavement licence if you wish. This will:
Please read the following guidance notes before you make an application. We will not be able to process your application if you have not supplied all the information and documents required.
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Tables and Chairs Permit Application Form |
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The B&NES Public Health and Preventative Services Team are acting as statutory consultees for any Pavement Licence applications received from local businesses. As part of this consultation, we will support businesses by providing the relevant information to help meet the following criteria: Smokefree Seating ConditionThe Business and Planning Act 2020 imposes a smokefree seating condition in relation to licences where seating used for the purpose of consuming food or drink has been, (or is to be) placed on the relevant highway. The condition requires a licence-holder to make reasonable provision for seating where smoking is not permitted. This means that where businesses provide for smokers, customers will also have the option of sitting in a non-smoking area. Ways of meeting this condition could include:
Public Health Coronavirus Government Guidance - 2.3 Keeping Customers and Visitors SafeTo reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 and protect the health of customers and visitors in restaurants, pubs, bars, nightclubs and takeaway venues, please ensure your venues / businesses are adhering to the following considerations:
Please refer to this guidance for ways to effectively manage these considerations: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-covid-19/restaurants-p... |
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A Boards Please note that the Licensing Services team does not authorise the use of A Boards. For information on the policy and regulations regarding A Boards please go to https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/services/business/business-support-services/advertising-boards-boards |
