Consent Street Trading Policy 2026

The power to grant a street trading consent is discretionary and the Council may refuse to grant a street trading consent if they deem it appropriate to do so. Such decisions will be made in accordance with the Council's scheme of delegation.

If an application is refused the applicant will be informed of the reason for the refusal within 21 days of the decision being made.

Failure to comply with the conditions of the consent may result in the revocation or refusal to renew, a consent. In certain circumstances, formal action such as prosecution may be the most appropriate course of action. If a consent is revoked the holder will be informed of the reason for the revocation within 21 days of the decision being made.

If more than one application is received for any new or vacant site, or a high number of objections against an application are received, these applications will be considered in consultation with the Chair or Vice Chair of the General Licensing Committee. All applications will be assessed against the assessment criteria and to ensure the process is open, fair and transparent, if an application is refused full and clear written reasons will be given.

Appeals

There is no statutory right of appeal in respect of refusal or revocation of street trading consent. A person aggrieved by a decision of the Council may make an application to the High Court for the judicial review of the decision. For further information on potential grounds for judicial review, applicants should seek independent legal advice.

Applicants also have recourse to the Council's complaints procedure if the applicant considers that a Council service has not been properly delivered.