You can request information about street trading by the following methods:
Contact the street trading section with any questions about the following types of trading:
Markets
Markets in the borough include those on Lewisham High Street, Catford Broadway, Deptford High Street and Douglas Way.
The only way to get a pitch initially is by casual trading, which means temporarily using a pitch when the permanent licence holder is not there.
You can apply for a permanent licence only after an initial period of casual trading.
What you need
- your own stall
- public liability insurance
- a casual trading licence.
What it costs
Pitches cost between £12 and £24 per day.
Forecourt trading
You need a forecourt trading licence if you want to:
- display goods on the public footway
- put tables or chairs on the public footway.
Shops and businesses that own and maintain their own forecourt do not need a licence.
Conditions
- maximum height of displays: 1.05 metres (3ft 6in)
- a 2.1 metre (7ft) clear pedestrian footway must be maintained.
What it costs
- application fee: £30
- licence fee: £5 per square metre per week.
Occasional sales or events
You need a licence if you wish to hold:
- a temporary market
- a car boot sale
- a street event.
You should give at least 28 days’ notice, and include a risk assessment with your application.
What happens next
When you apply for a licence, we will send your details to:
- the Council's legal practice
- local councillors
- the Police
- trading standards
- the highways authority for major roads.
When we receive your application, we will respond within 10 days.