Apply for a street trading licence

When you need a street trading licence

You must have a street trading licence to sell items from a trailer, stall or container on a:

• public street
• public footpath
• any other part of the public highway

Private land

In some circumstances, you need a street trading licence to trade on private land. This applies when your pitch is:

• within 7 metres of a public street that the public can freely access

The rules can be complex, so we recommend you check with us first. Email us at street-trading@royalgreenwich.gov.uk.

When you do not need a street trading licence

You do not need a street trading licence if you're: 

• a market trader operating at any licensed market
• a news vendor selling only newspapers and magazines - this is subject to certain conditions, to check email us at street-trading@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Licence conditions

A street trading licence lasts for up to 6 months.

You must agree to comply with our Street Trading and Market Trading Licence Conditions:

Street trading policy

We recommend you read our Street Trading Policy: