Street cafe (sitting out) licence
Warning
We are not currently accepting applications for sitting out licences. Following some legislation changes from the government, we are making changes to our application process. Find out more about the legislation changes.
For urgent enquiries, please email highwaysearches@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
For urgent enquiries, please email highwaysearches@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Sitting out areas (café furniture on the highway) are very popular with both residents and visitors to Dorset and bring a different type of culture to the area. We are keen to support these areas where it is safe to do so.