Apply for a pavement café licence

How to apply

If you have any questions or would like to see example plans, please contact cafelicence@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

All new and renewed pavement café licences are free of charge.

Before you apply, you must have:

  • a location plan or drawing (1:1250) showing the outline of the premises.  Include the existing situation and the proposed location of the cafe licence area
  • a site layout plan (1:500 or 1:100) showing the proposed boundary, kerb and building lines and points of access. Include the stall or seating and table layout, parasols, means of enclosure and heaters, and all other associating furniture to be used for the outdoor cafe area. All dimensions should be metric
  • specification for the cafe furniture, parasols and the means of enclosure.  Include the style, colours, materials and any other relevant information
  • proof of permission from adjoining properties, if you propose to extend beyond your frontage
  • proof of Public Liability Insurance for a minimum of £10 million
  • proof of public notice displayed at the premises

We recommend that you read the government guidance.

Please note: A-boards are no longer allowed under a pavement café licence.

Failure to obtain a pavement café licence or breaches to the licence may result in enforcement and removal of furniture from the highway at the cost of the establishment.

Apply for a pavement café licence