Decision details

That charges for permits for displays, tables, chairs be withdrawn but that charges arising from non –compliance with the permit scheme (as detailed within the existing policy) remain.

That additional criteria be added to the policy to allow businesses to occupy an area greater than18 sq metres where this can be achieved without compromising safety or causing an unacceptable obstruction in the highway (and upon receipt of a risk assessment from the applicant).

That any request from a business to occupy an area greater than 18 sq metres be approved by the County Highways Manager or Head of Service in consultation with the local member and Cabinet Member for Operations.

That this committee recommends to Cabinet that the permit scheme for individual premises as described within the existing policy remain in place.