Pavement Cafés

Following Public Consultation Tameside Council has adopted a Policy for the licensing of Pavement cafes, which includes restaurants, bars and sandwich shops which want to provide tables and chairs on the pavement for use by customers.

During the consultation most people were supportive of pavement cafes but some concern was expressed regarding the potential for neighbourhood noise and nuisance associated with premises. The new Policy provides a framework against which the Council will decide whether to grant or refuse pavement cafe licences, however strict licence conditions concerning the type of furniture to be used, the hours of operation, and the type of refreshments to be served will normally be imposed on any licences granted. In addition local businesses and residents have the opportunity to make representations regarding any applications received.

 

Procedure for Processing New Applications 

New Applications

The following documents must accompany the application when received by the Licensing Department.

• Fully completed application form
• Location plan
• Site plan including seating area
• Barrier, table and chair details (pictures/photographs).
• Indication that public liability insurance will be made available before the issue of any licence.
• Fee.
• Health and safety risk assessments.
• Evidence of planning consents if appropriate.
• Copy of Public Notice displayed on the premises.

In addition the applicant is responsible for sending a copy (within 2 working days) of the following.

• Fully completed application form.
• Location plan.
• Site plan including seating area.
• Barrier, table and chair details (pictures/photographs).

To the following agencies:

• Operations and Greenspace - Hyde Depot, Park Road, Hyde, SK14 4JT. 
• Environmental Services - Tame Street Depot, Tame Street, Stalybridge, SK15 1ST.
• Planning Services - Clarence Arcade, Stamford Street, Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 7PT.
• Highway Services - Tame Street Depot, Tame Street, Stalybridge, SK15 1ST.
• Greater Manchester Police - Partnership Team, Ashton Police Station, Manchester Road, Ashton under Lyne.

Original application to:

• Licensing Office - Tame Street Depot, Tame Street, Stalybridge, SK15 1ST

The application will only be deemed complete when received by all the above consultees. A 28 day consultation period will commence including the Council placing a public notice at or near to the premises and consulting directly with immediate neighbours to the applicant address.
 
Consultees, including the public, will be able to make representations or object to the grant of the licence. At the end of the consultation stage the applicant will be given a further 7-day mediation period to attempt to resolve any representations or objections.
 
At the end of the 7-day mediation period if representations/objections are still unresolved, the licensing service will draft a report to be put before the next available meeting of the Speakers Panel.
 
A separate procedure outlines the process to be followed at Speakers Panel, including the actions/decisions that are available to the Panel.