Street trading

The sale of goods from streets within the borough of Redcar & Cleveland requires a prior consent to do so.

A street trading consent is required to sell goods on any land where the public has access without payment.

You will need to identify a suitable location and ask the owner of the land for permission to use their land for street trading purposes.

We advise against submitting an application until you have evidence of the landowner giving you permission (applications will normally be refused if landowner permission is not included).

To request permission to use Council land, please contact:

In addition to the street trading consent fee (see below), there may also be additional charges to use Council land.

Council permission will not normally be given for applications on Marine Parade and the Lower Promenade in Saltburn as well as the promenade in Redcar.

How much will ​​it cost to apply?

Fees are payable after the consent has been granted.

  • Standard consent (12 Months) - £250
  • Redcar Pedestrianised Area (12 Months) - £1,775
  • Single Day Event - £67

How do I apply?

Along with a completed application form, applicants must:

  • Provide evidence to show that you have permission from the landowner to trade in the location specified;
  • Provide a plan of the proposed area you wish to trade from;
  • Provide photographs of the vehicle, stall, barrow or similar that you wish to trade from

​​Apply online

You can apply for a street trading licence online using the tools available through the links below:

Guidance

The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 is the key piece of legislation in relation to street trading and the granting of street trading licences. 

Our street trading policy acts as a guide to applicants on the general matters which they will take into account when discharging their duties and responsibilities under the provisions of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982. The full policy is available to download and view below:

List of prohibited streets

The following locations have been designated by the council as ‘prohibited’ streets - this means that street trading is prohibited in these locations:

  • Marine Parade, Saltburn
  • Lower Promenade, Saltburn
  • Majuba Road, Redcar
  • Newcomen Terrace, Redcar
  • Esplanade, Redcar
  • Plantation Road, Redcar
  • The A1085 (includes Trunk Road and Coast Road)
  • The A1042 (Kirkleatham Lane)
  • The A1053 (Greystones Road)
  • The A66
  • The A174
  • The A171
  • The A173
  • The B1267
  • The B1269

Contact details

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council
Licensing Team
Redcar and Cleveland House
Kirkleatham Street
Redcar
TS10 1RT

Contact the team by emailing licensingadmin@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk or by calling 01287 612377