Street Trading Licence Checklist
Street trading licence and permit application checklist. Guides vendors through local council requirements, documentation needed, and approval process.
What's Included
- Format: PDF Document (PDF)
- File: vendorpad-street-trading-licence-checklist.pdf
- Category: Market & Street Food Vendors
- Ready to customise for your business
- Free to download — no account needed
How to Use This Template
This checklist covers the process of obtaining a street trading licence or consent from your local authority. It includes identifying whether your area requires a licence or consent (it varies by council), the application process and fees, documents needed (food hygiene certificate, public liability insurance, vehicle details, menu, waste management plan), typical conditions attached to licences, renewal dates, and the differences between trading in designated streets versus prohibited streets.
Start by contacting your local council's licensing team. Every London borough and most major cities require street trading licences, but the rules vary significantly. Some councils issue licences for specific pitches; others grant consent for defined areas. Fees range from under £100 to over £1,000 per year depending on the location and authority. Processing times can be 4-8 weeks, so apply well in advance.
Trading without the required licence is a criminal offence that can result in fines, confiscation of your stock and equipment, and a criminal record. This checklist ensures you understand the requirements for every area you trade in and don't accidentally break the law. If you trade across multiple council areas, you may need separate permissions from each one.
Who This Is For
- Street food traders
- Market & festival traders
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