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Placing furniture outside your premises can serve various purposes: from accommodating al fresco dining and utilising external spaces to enhancing kerb appeal by attracting customers outdoors. However, if that space is part of the public highway, obtaining a pavement licence becomes essential. This licence allows you to place furniture or similar items on land that doesn’t belong to you. Navigating this area can be complex, as different authorities have varying policies, rules and processes. In some instances, pavement licences are currently in a transitional period between two regimes.

Harrison Drury’s licensing team are well positioned to help. With extensive experience navigating the complexities of different authority’s rules, our pragmatic approach ensures that critical considerations, such as land ownership and storage of furniture when not in use, are not overlooked.

To speak to our licensing specialists please call us on 01772 258321 or make an enquiry below to see how we can assist you and your business.

Meet our Regulatory, Compliance & Licensing team

Abbie Johnson

Paralegal Regulatory, Compliance & Licensing
t: 01200 377830

Charles Mather

Solicitor Insolvency & Restructuring Regulatory, Compliance & Licensing
t: 01772 208072
m: 07385 504637

David Edwards

Partner Regulatory, Compliance & Licensing
t: 01772 208507
m: 07584 069210

Kristen Chen

Apprentice Solicitor Regulatory, Compliance & Licensing
t: 01772 374386

Malcolm Ireland

Partner Regulatory, Compliance & Licensing
t: 01200 401131
m: 07436 219979

Samantha Faud

Senior Associate Solicitor Regulatory, Compliance & Licensing
t: 01200 407324
m: 07920 557561

Terry Griffin

Partner Regulatory, Compliance & Licensing
t: 01772 208075
m: 07436 630227

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