Street trading consent
Street trading is the selling (or offering for sale) of items in public spaces, which includes:
- roads
- footways
- other areas the public have access to without payment (including service stations)
- privately owned areas that are publicly accessible (for example, shopping centres, car parks or open spaces)
Examples of street trading includes food stalls, catering vans and other mobile setups.
If you're serving food, you will need to register a food business.
We're reviewing street trading regulations
On 15 April 2026, Buckinghamshire Council approved a new approach to street trading across the county.
From 1 October 2026, all streets and highways maintained by Buckinghamshire Council will be designated as Consent Streets under Schedule 4 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982. This means anyone wishing to trade on these streets will need permission from the council.
Buckinghamshire Council's new Street Trading Policy (PDF, 693 KB) will also come into effect on 1 October 2026, replacing previous arrangements with a single county-wide approach to street trading.
View the public notice for the resolution (PDF, 63 KB).
For more information, contact: [email protected].
Find information about your area
There are different regulations depending on which former district council area you're in. If you're not sure which area you're in, you can view an interactive map further below.
View the regulations for your area
Apply for a licence to sell products on public land by selecting your local area:
Check your former district council area
Check which former district council area you're in by viewing our interactive map:
- in the 'Layers' section (in the top right corner) tick 'Districts'
- untick any other options
- search for your postcode or address (or find your location manually)
- click within the boundary of the area