Hounslow Council


Street trading licences

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need a Street Trading licence?

Who is licensed?

What do I need to do to obtain a Street Trading licence?

How can I contact you for further information?

Why do I need a Street Trading licence?

It is unlawful for anyone to sell or offer for sale any article, supply or offer to supply any service, within seven metres of any street or footpath to which members of the public have access, without the authority of a street trading licence.

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Who is licensed?

The licence is specific to its holder and the pitch/stall from where the service or article is offered or supplied.

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What do I need to do to obtain a Street Trading licence?

At the moment there are no vacant pitches available in the Borough, therefore no applications are accepted.

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How can I contact you for further information?

You can contact us either by:

Writing to:Licensing Team
Business Regulations Section
Street Management & Public Protection Department
London Borough of Hounslow
Civic Centre
Lampton Road
Hounslow
Middlesex TW3 4DN

Fax:020 8583 5130
Tel:020 8583 5555

e-mail: licensing@hounslow.gov.uk

Reception: Ground floor reception desk, Street Management & Public Protection Department, Civic Centre

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