Application process
Once you have submitted a valid application and paid your administration fee, a 14-day consultation period will begin.
We will tell you whether your application is refused or approved. This may take up to 4 weeks.
DBS
All consent holders, at their own expense, must hold a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Any relevant convictions may raise concerns over the applicant’s suitability of holding consent. This does not apply to assistants or employees. A DBS must be renewed and be valid between 1 April to 31 March of each year.
Request a basic DBS check through GOV.UK.
Consent fees
From 1 April 2025, new fees come into force -
| Commodity | Annual fee | Quarterly fee |
|---|---|---|
| Hot food and drinks (day or night) | £2,003.40 | £500.85 |
| Confectionery and related items | £943.82 | £235.96 |
| Ice cream and related items | £943.82 | £235.96 |
| Other (not including the above) | £943.82 | £235.96 |
Also, the fee for new or replacement documents for Street Trading Consent (identification badges, plates etc) is £35.70. This applies to any document, regardless of quantity.
Use our online form below to submit a query relating to street trading consent -