Apply for street trading consent

Street trading is regulated under Schedule 4 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982. 

Street trading refers to the selling or offering for sale any article (including food or drink) in the street from a van or stall. 

If you want to sell or offer for sale any article in a street, you must have a street trading consent.

Please note: The term ‘street’ refers to part of any road, footway or other area to which the public has access without payment. 

Examples of street trading activities include:

  • trading in a street from a static structure including kiosks and stalls
  • trading in a mobile unit, mobile coffee, ice-cream or sandwich vans
  • trading as a market stall holder

Types of application

We may grant the following types of street trading consent in relation to an application:

These consents may be issued for a stationary structure such as a vehicle, stall, kiosk or similar which returns to one place every day or it is located at a given location for frequent and for regular periods of time for example, a kebab van.

A static street trading consent may only be issued for a period of up to one calendar year.

These consents may be issued to traders who wish to move from place to place for example, an ice-cream trader.

A mobile trader must not remain in one place for more than 30 minutes at a time and must not return to the same location for a period of two hours, unless a good reason is presented at the point of application.

A mobile street trading consent may only be issued for a period of up to one calendar year.

These consents may be issued to traders who only want to trade in a particular location, for a limited time, in Swindon. These consents are typically issued to traders attending events where trading is limited to a fixed period.

Market street trading consents may be issued to markets that do not already operate under a market charter for example, a Christmas market. These consents will cover a number of traders.

A market consent requires a minimum of three stalls or traders and may only be issued for up to one month, unless an extended period has been agreed with the Licensing Manager.

How to apply

Before applying, you should familiarise yourself with our street trading consent user guide and street trading policy.

The policy outlines our approach to the licensing of street trading in Swindon. It is used when making decisions about street trading consent applications and provides guidance to new applicants and existing consent holders.

If you wish to proceed, you must provide the following supporting documents alongside your application. These may vary depending on the type of consent you apply for.

  • Proof of eligibility of the applicant to work in the UK (where applicable)
  • Where the proposed activity is from a fixed position, a copy of a map of at least 1:1250 scale clearly identifying the site position
  • Where the proposed activity is mobile, a copy of a map at least 1:1250 scale clearly identifying the route scanned, and ready to upload
  • Details of vehicles, stalls or units used
  • Details of products intended on being sold
  • Documented permission of the landowner to trade from their land
  • A certificate of Public Liability insurance that covers the activity for third party and public liability risks, with a minimum cover of £5,000,000
  • A basic Disclosure and Barring service (DBS) certificate for the consent holder that is not more than one month old
  • A valid MOT certificate and appropriate insurance (if a vehicle is used)

Once your documents are ready to upload, you can complete the online form below:

Apply for or renew street trading consent

Application fees

Application fees for all types of consent
Application type  Consent duration  Fee per trader
Static Street Trading Consent (including renewal) 12 months £2730 or *4 x £695
Mobile Street Trading Consent (including renewal) 12 months £2000 or *4 x £510
Short Term Street Trading Consent 1 day
7 days 		 £39
£70
Market Street Trading Consent (minimum 3 traders) 1 day
7 days
1 month		 £28
£49
£129
Variation (minor)   £20
Transfer     £20

*Due to the increased demand on the service incurred from the payment of quarterly fees, an increased fee has been implemented.

Static or mobile trading consent quarterly payments

If you have opted to pay for your street trading consent in quarterly instalments, you can use the link below to make payment for any outstanding quarterly fees.

Please note: If you wish to renew your consent, please use the application form above.

Pay for street trading consent online

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