Consent - Street Trading
How we provide this service
Obtaining consent for street trading is supported by Community & Neighbourhood Services, Food Safety & Licensing.
It must be stressed that applicants must not trade until a consent has been issued.
Street Trading is defined as the selling or offering for sale of any article in the street. This includes food such as burgers, kebabs, doughnuts etc. or other things such as household items.
A number of streets in the district are designated as Consent Streets. This means that any person who wishes to sell items from a trailer or stall in a consent street must first obtain a Street Trading Consent from the Council. You are advised to contact an officer to discuss whether your proposed trading location will require a consent.
Food traders must also be registered with their local Environmental Health office.
You do not need a Street Trading Consent if you are:
- Trading as a Pedlar under licence issued by a Police Authority;
- a market trader operating at a licensed market venue;
- a news vendor selling only newspapers and periodicals;
- trading on private land you may not need a consent.
To confirm the situation you are advised to contact us, using the details above. The landowner may need planning permission and you are advised to contact the Council's Planning Office.
You will also need to provide evidence that you have Public Liability Insurance to the value of £5 million and that your business is registered with your local council if you wish to sell food.
Applications will not be considered without this evidence. All details on the application are checked. Your application details are circulated to:
- the Council's Legal Practice;
- local Councillors;
- the Police;
- Trading Standards;
- the Highways Authority for major roads;
- local residents and businesses who may be affected by your application may also be consulted before any Street Trading Consent may be granted.
Consent may not be granted when adverse comments are received from the consulted parties.
Consent will not be granted where there is a risk to road safety or possibility of a nuisance being created.
The Council may Revoke a Street Trading Consent after it has been granted. This may be for a variety of reasons such as: non compliance with conditions, non payment or because other agencies such as highways department require access to the trading location. You will be given at least 10 days notice if your Consent is revoked.
If your application is refused or revoked you may discuss the application with the appropriate Council Officers. Other than Judicial Review there is no statutory right of appeal against the Council's decision.
How much will it cost?
Street Trading Consent £184.00
Common Questions
Q. I'm interested in a street trading licence, what do I do next?
A. There are currently only two consent street trading licences available across the district. To express an interest in putting your name on the waiting list, please contact a member of the Food Safety & Licensing Team.
Q. How do I report an illegal street trader?
A. Contact a member of the Food Safety & Licensing Team giving details of where and when the trading is taking place.
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Contact Details
If you have any queries about the information provided above, or require further information, please contact Customer Services on 01775 761161 or email info@sholland.gov.uk.
