There has been an increase in demand in recent years from cafés,
restaurants and pubs to place tables and chairs outside their
premises.
The City of London encourages these facilities where appropiate
and seeks to ensure that good quality, properly designed, outside
seating areas are provided which benefit businesses and enhance the
townscape. At the same time, the City of London seeks to ensure
that the provision of such amenities does not cause a problem for
other street users.
You can apply for a tables and
chairs licence either online or via a hardcopy
application form to apply through the post.
Download a hardcopy application form here
(86kb)
Before completing the online application form you should read
through the form and refer to the guidance notes below. This will
give you both an overview of the procedure as well as enable you to
determine precisely what details are required. It is much easier if
you have all the information to hand before starting the
process.
Download the guidance notes
here (133kb)
A fee is payable for tables and chairs:
| 1-6 tables |
....£484 |
| 7-20 tables |
....£726 |
| 21 plus tables |
....£968 |
Fees are set by the Planning & Transportation Committee and
are subject to review.