When you need a street trading licence
You must have a street trading licence to sell items from a trailer, stall or any other receptacle in a street.
There are 2 types of licence:
- permanent
- temporary
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, email us to check: street-trading@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Trading on private land
You may not need a street trading licence if you're trading on private land 7 metres from a public highway. The rules can be complex, email us to check: street-trading@royalgreenwich.gov.uk.
If someone wants to trade on your private land, you may need planning permission. Email our Planning team to check: planningapps@royalgreenwich.gov.uk.