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Street cafe (sitting out) licence

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.

Apply for a sitting out licence

You need a sitting out licence to place furniture on the street outside your business.

Sitting out licences currently in consultation

View and comment on current sitting out licence applications

Highway street cafés (sitting out licences)

Email: SittingOutLicences@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Tel: 01305 221020
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