The Business and Planning Act 2020 as amended by the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023
With effect from 31/03/2024 the above Acts have introduced a permanent change to the way most local authorities authorise the placing of tables and chairs on the public highway. Reading Borough Council is currently working on a new street pavement cafe policy. In the meantime, please continue to follow the information and guidance on this page, save for the following:
You can read the government guidance. In addition to this, please read our policy and guidance information.
You will need to ensure you operate within our street pavement cafe conditions and ensure that you meet the street pavement cafe pre-application checklist.
Any applications for a licence beyond 11pm will only be considered if your premises employs SIA door security and the use of the tables and chairs is included in your risk assessment. Any applications for beyond midnight will be objected to and a committee hearing will be arranged.
You must apply online. The fee for this application is £100.
On the date of application you must erect a public notice and ensure that the notice remains on display for 7 days, following the date of application. This notice must be displayed where it can be easily read by passing members of the public at any time. Failure to do so will invalidate your application and require you to resubmit your application.
Following the 7 day consultation, the Council will have 7 days to determine the application.
The duration of all pavement cafe licences granted under the above act will be from the date they are granted until 30 September 2024.
To apply for a Street Pavement Café Permit under the Highways Act 1980, please e-mail licensing@reading.gov.uk requesting more information.’
| Applicant | Premises | Application type | Closing date for representations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nando’s Chickenland Limited | Nando’s 30-31 Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1AH | Renewal of a street pavement cafe permit | 01 May 2024 |
| Zia Lucia Reading Limited | Zia Lucia, 65 St Mary’s Butts, Reading, RG1 2LG | Grant of a street pavement cafe permit | 28 April 2024 |
| Itsu Limited | Itsu, 31 Queen Victoria Street, Reading, RG1 1SY | Renewal of a street pavement cafe permit | 10 April 2024 |
| Axman Limited | Coconut Bar & Kitchen, 62 St Mary’s Butts, Reading, RG1 2LG | Grant of a street pavement cafe permit | 14 February 2024 |
The consultation period is 7 days from the date of application. If you wish to make a representation, please email licensing@reading.gov.uk stating the grounds for your objection. Any representations received after the consultation period will not be considered.