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Apply for a Pavement Licence

Initial checks

Does your premises already have a premises licence or temporary event notice that covers the area of the highway where you wish to place tables and chairs? (required)
Your premises licence or temporary event notice should tell you the area that is covered.
Is the area where you wish to place tables and chairs already covered by a pavement cafe licence? (required)

No further action needed

It appears that your premises is already covered by your existing premises licence or temporary event notice.

You do not need to apply for a separate pavement licence at this time.

Contact licensing for advice

Have you completed and displayed a pavement licence notice at your premises? (required)

Areas covered by Public Spaces Protection Orders

Rotherham has two areas that are covered by Public Spaces Protection Orders.

Rotherham Town Centre and Clifton Park

Map showing area covered by Rotherham town centre and Clifton Park Public Space Protection Orders

Fitzwilliam Road

Map showing area covered by Fitzilliam Road Public Spaces Protection Order outlined in red.

Is your business located in an area covered by a Public Spaces Protection Order? (required)

You must complete, display and photograph a pavement licence notice at your premises before you can apply for a licence.

Download the notice

You can apply for a pavement licence

You will need to provide a photo of your completed notice to submit your application.

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