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Apply for a street trading licence
Find out how to apply for a permanent or temporary street trading licence.
If you want to sell goods in Canterbury high street, you must have a street trading licence. A licence gives permission for a certain pitch and restricts the days and times you can sell.
If you want to prepare or sell food you will also need to submit a food hygiene form.
Permanent licences
A permanent licence application costs £135.20
If your licence is approved, you will also be asked to pay a pitch fee of £20.27 (standard pitch) and £33.88 (prime pitch) per day.
As part of the application pack you'll need to complete a terms and conditions form and declaration of convictions.
A licence is valid for one year and you need to renew it every year.
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Temporary licences
If you want to promote a business, charity, or event you can apply for a temporary street trading licence.
A temporary licence is valid for up to seven days and costs the daily pitch fee of either £20.27 or £33.88, plus an admin fee of £13.52.
You can download and complete an application form for a temporary street trading licence and return it to licensing@canterbury.gov.uk: