Renew a street trading consent
How do I apply?
Before applying you’ll need to complete the following steps. At the final step you’ll be able to apply to renew your Street Trading Consent.
Step 1: Basic Disclosure
The applicant and all their Assistants must obtain a basic disclosure. Request a basic DBS check - GOV.UK
Step 2: Proof of right to work
As the applicant, you will need to prove that you have the right to live and work in the UK.
If we do not already hold evidence of this you must either:
- share your immigration status using the Home Office online checking service ‘prove your right to work to an employer’ if your status is compatible with the service, or
- provide a copy of a document or document combination that is stipulated as being suitable for this check.
Where an online check has been carried out, the ‘profile’ page confirming your right to work will be retained by the licensing authority.
Where a manual check is carried out, you must provide a copy of the document/s and the copies will be retained by the licensing authority.
Step 3: Passport style photographs
The applicant and any assistants must submit an up to date photograph. This must be a recent, clear, passport style photograph. This can be either scanned onto a computer or taken with your smartphone or tablet.
Step 4: Documents
If your Liability Insurance certificates, vehicle insurance or MOT have expired you will need to provide us with copies of the valid certificates.
Renewal of a street trading consent
You can apply using our online form below. It takes about 10 minutes to complete. At the end of the form, we’ll ask you to pay using a credit or debit card, so please have your card details to hand.
We’ll ask you for:
- Confirmation of any details that have changed
- Details of your assistants (any person who works on the unit without the consent holder being present for more than 14 days a year)
Renew a Street Trading Consent
What happens next?
You will hear from us within the next 5 working days.
Once we have a complete application an informal consultation period of 14 days will begin. (maximum 14 days).
When deciding on your application we will take into account any comments submitted during this consultation period.
If the decision is made to grant the renewal of your consent, you will be notified and sent a link to make the Part B payment. Your consent will not be issued until this payment is made.
What if my application is refused?
There is no appeal process to the Magistrate’s Court for street trading consents.
If an applicant wishes to make representations in respect of a decision to refuse a street trading consent, they can put this in writing along with the reasons to the licensing section (licensing@gravesham.gov.uk) within 14 days of being notified of the decision.
The representation will be carefully reviewed by the Head of Community Protection, who will consider whether the action taken was reasonable and proportionate, before communicating the final decision to the applicant.