You must apply for a licence to have cafe seating and tables on the public highway – that is any paved or pedestrianised areas.

Licensing authorities are:

• Exeter City Council
• Teignmouth Town Council 
• Totnes Town Council
• Newton Abbot Town Council
• Exmouth Town Council

Devon County Council is the licensing authority for all other areas.

• We can only consider applications where there is a minimum width of two metres of footway remaining for pedestrians.
• A licence costs £200, with a yearly renewal fee of £85.
• Licences are non-transferable.
• You must hold Public Liability Insurance for a minimum of £5 million.
• We must carry out a 28 day public consultation on all new applications.

 

If you would like to continue with your application read our conditions and guidance notes.

To apply for a licence email highwayapps@devon.gov.uk and we will get back to you.