To place tables, chairs or other temporary furniture on the pavement in England and Wales you require a licence from your local authority.
Before you apply
Please read through the guidance notes below carefully before completing the application form.
Current Highways Tables and Chairs / Street Cafe Consent application forms and guidance notes:
- Highways Tables and Chairs Guidelines (PDF)
- Highways Tables and Chairs Application Form (PDF)
- Highways Tables and Chairs Conditions (PDF)
Fees
Fees are listed on our fee schedule.
Pay for a licence
You can pay for your licence online here:
Pay for a highways tables and chairs licence
Applications received
| Applicant | Location | Times | Articles to be sold | Furniture | Last Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Ugur Ayhan trading as Hallows Cafe | in front of 18 Allhallows, Bedford, MK40 1LJ | Monday to Sunday 07.00 to 22.30 | Food and beverages | 3 x tables, 12 x chairs, 2 x barriers | 16 March 2026 |
| Pizza Express (Restaurants) Ltd trading as Pizza Express | in front of Pizza Express, 22 St Peter’s Street, Bedford | Monday to Sunday 10.00 to 22.00 | food, drink, alcohol | 4 x tables, 8 x chairs, 4 x barriers | 16 March 2026 |
| Pico Y Rico Ltd trading as El Picante Mexican Grill | in front of 33 Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 1LA | Monday to Sunday 09.00 to 23.00 | Mexican food and beverages | 4 x tables, 8 x chairs, 4 x barriers | 16 March 2026 |
GDPR and privacy statements
View the full privacy statement for street trading and highways tables and chairs