Street trading licences for the Harrogate area

Street trading consent

Food traders must also get a food business registration from the local environmental health office.

You are not allowed to carry out street trading in some streets. Please contact us to check.

You do not need a street trading consent if you are:

• trading as a pedlar under a licence issued by a police authority
• a market trader operating at a licensed market venue
• a news vendor selling only newspapers and periodicals

You may not need consent if you are trading on private land. Please contact us to check. The landowner may also need planning permission so you are advised to contact the local planning office.

Apply for street trading consent

You must complete the application form below:

•  street trading consent application form (pdf / 1 MB)

Please return your completed application to us. Contact us for details.

Street trading policy

Find out about our  street trading policy (pdf / 2 MB). 

Themed markets

Themed markets, such as continental, Fair Trade and Christmas markets, in Harrogate town centre, need consent from us. 

Cambridge Street and Oxford Street are the usual venues, and only one themed market can be held per month, lasting no longer than three days. They shouldn't clash with existing traditional markets.

Apply to hold a themed market

The application to hold a themed market must be made by an individual or organisation who will take full responsibility for the planning and operation of each event.

You must fill in the application form below:

•  themed market consent application form (pdf / 423 KB)

Please return your completed application to us. Contact us for details.

Fees

View our licensing fees and charges.

Contact us

Please contact us for more information. Visits to the licensing service are by appointment only. 

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