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Street trading licence

Any person Trading on the highways within Rhondda Cynon Taf must have a Street Trading consent from this Authority, and is controlled by The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982, Part III Schedule 4.

Regulation summary

Applications for a licence must be made to the Local Authority and a licence may be issued after certain checks are completed. The fee is payable on application and we require one passport-sized colour photographs of both the applicant and any assistants named.

Eligibility criteria

A copy of our full conditions are available from the licensing team – please see below for contact details

How to apply

Download the application form for Street Trading in RCT

Alternatively, application forms can be obtained by contacting the licensing department at Licensing.Section@rctcbc.gov.uk or telephone 01443 425001.

Costs

There is an application fee, which must be paid at the time the application is made. Fees are as outlined below:

APPLICATION TYPE & FEES 2024/2025

Application Type DurationFee

Grant

 

12 Months

£1105

Grant

 

6 Months

£644

Grant

 

3 Months

£371

Grant

 

Up to 2 weeks

£120

Renewal

 

12 Months

£920

Renewal

 

6 Months

£552

Renewal

 

3 Months

£324

Variation

 

Any of above

£100

Change of details

Any of above

£10.50

 

Complaints / objections

If you have a complaint either about a Licensed or Unlicensed Street Trader or regarding our procedures please contact the Licensing Team on 01443 425001 or email Licensing.Section@rctcbc.gov.uk