The vitality and viability of a city centre can be enhanced by making the most of its open spaces. Preston City centre has seen a growth in the trend towards a café culture, whereby many pubs, restaurants and cafés around the city are providing outdoor eating and drinking facilities. Where space permits, some establishments are using the footway to operate pavement cafés.
However, it is not always appropriate to allow pavement cafés due to potential obstructions arising for other highway users. It is necessary, therefore, to regulate pavement cafés and this is achieved through the Council issuing all approved premises with consent under Section 115 of the Highways Act 1980 to place tables and chairs on the highway.
If you wish to apply for a pavement café licence or enquire if an existing user has applied for a licence then please follow the contact details opposite.
Alternatively, you can download the below: guidance note, application form and code of practice and make a postal application.
Post To:
Environment Directorate
St. Paul's Road
The Annexe
PRESTON
PR1 1PX
The annual cost of a pavement café licence from 1st April 2009 is £296.00 (please note that this figure is likely to increase when the new costs from April 2010 are made available)
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Date Updated: 01/04/10