Tables and chairs permit - Licence and permit applications

Licence type
Tables and chairs permit
Who should apply?
Anyone who sells food or drink and wants to put tables and chairs on the pavement
Definitions and more
A Permit allows you to put tables and chairs on the public pavement between 9am and 9pm seven days a week. All tables and chairs must have a minimum clearance of 1.5 metres between the occupied area and any obstruction such as a street furniture, for example sign poles, bins, bike racks etc. see Tables and Chairs Permit Guidance notes for further detail.
A layout plan for both new and renewal applications must be provided.
The cost varies according to the size of the area you would like to occupy, and if this is within the World Heritage Site.
Cost

Premises inside the World Heritage Site £196 per square metre

Premises outside of the World Heritage Site £155 per square metre 

What you need to supply
  • Completed application form and fee
  • Completed wind management plan
  • Site notice
  • Clear map or layout plan outlining the proposed area with measurements for tables and chairs
  • Barriers details, for example, photo or description
Additional information

Please ensure you read the tables and chairs guidance notes and terms and conditions before you apply for a permit

Application pack

Please email tableschairspermits@edinburgh.gov.uk for details on submitting an application form and making payment

you must also submit the following with your application for a permit:

Form