Pavement Licences

Pavement licences allow businesses selling food and drink to place tables and chairs on public footpaths outside their premises. They can also be used for other types of removable furniture, such as counters or stalls for selling food and drink outside, heaters, benches and other types of seating.

This system is designed to support businesses by making it easier and quicker to use outdoor space for serving food and drink.

A 70 per cent discount is now available on pavement licences, applying to both new applications and renewals, for qualifying Malvern Hills businesses. The discount is part of our wider work to support local businesses and create more attractive places for people to spend time.

Businesses are reminded they must apply for or renew a licence before placing any furniture on the pavement to ensure it is done safely and in line with regulations. Furniture placed without a licence, or left overnight, could be removed by licensing officers.

Placement of advertising hoarding or A-boards, or anything which cannot be removed from the footpath after closing time, is not covered by a pavement licence and requires separate consent.

For further information, including on how to apply to the council for a pavement licence, please visit Pavement Licences at Worcestershire Regulatory Services.