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Commercial Street Trading
All types of trading from a stall, van or similar is commercial street trading. Under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982, North Norfolk District Council has designated certain streets in the towns listed below as either consent streets or prohibited streets.
- Consent streets: Street trading is not allowed in these streets unless a letter of consent has been obtained from the District Council. Consents may be granted for any period from one day up to a year.
- Prohibited streets: Street trading is completely forbidden in these streets.
- Other streets: In streets without any special designation, street trading may occur without special permission
Street include all publicly accessible forecourts, roads, footways, or other areas for a distance of 15 metres from the highway.
From 1 April 2026, there are many changes to street designations which you can read in the policy.
Offences
It is an offence to trade in a prohibited street or to trade in a consent street without the consent of the North Norfolk District Council.
There are other offences relating to contravention of various conditions of Street Trading Consents (see below).
A person found guilty of an offence is liable on conviction to a fine.
Licensing fees
How to apply
You can find the Street Trading Policy below. If you are unable to access it or require a hard copy, please contact licensing@north-norfolk.gov.uk.
Apply for Street Trading Consent
Street designations
Using the drop down menu below, if the street is not listed, then it is not designated. Street trading can take place there without a consent from the Council.
Aylmerton
| Street | Designation |
| Holt Road | Prohibited |
Bacton
| Street | Designation |
| Walcott Road | Prohibited |
Blakeney
| Street | Designation |
| All streets in Blakeney | Consent |
Catfield
| Street | Designation |
| School Road | Prohibited |
Cley
| Street | Designation |
| Coast Road | Consent |
| High Street | Consent |
| New Road | Consent |
Colkirk
| Street | Designation |
| School Road | Prohibited |
Cromer
| Street | Designation |
| All streets in Cromer, unless prohibited | Consent |
| Mill Road | Prohibited |
| Norwich Road | Prohibited |
East Ruston
| Street | Designation |
| School Road | Prohibited |
Fakenham
| Street | Designation |
| All streets in Fakenham, except prohibited streets | Consent |
| Field Lane | Prohibited |
| Highfield Road | Prohibited |
| Norwich Road | Prohibited |
| Queens Road | Prohibited |
Gimingham
| Street | Designation |
| All streets | Consent |
Gresham
| Street | Designation |
| Cromer Road | Prohibited |
Happisburgh
| Street | Designation |
| The Street | Prohibited |
Hickling
| Street | Designation |
| The Street | Prohibited |
Hindringham
| Street | Designation |
| Wells Road | Prohibited |
Holt
| Street | Designation |
| Bull Street | Consent |
| Church Street | Consent |
| Cromer Road | Prohibited |
| Cross Street | Consent |
| Fish Hill | Consent |
| High Street | Consent |
| Market Place | Consent |
| Mill Street | Consent |
| New Street | Consent |
| Norwich Road | Prohibited |
| Peacock Lane | Consent |
| Plain Park | Consent |
| Station Road | Consent |
Horning
| Street | Designation |
| Abbot Road | Consent |
| Benedict Road | Prohibited |
| Bettys Way | Prohibited |
| Broadwater Way | Consent |
| Burnt Fen Road | Consent |
| Church Road | Consent |
| Crabbetts Marsh | Consent |
| Falgate | Consent |
| Ferry Cott Lane | Consent |
| Ferry Road | Consent |
| Ferry View Estate | Consent |
| Hall Farm Cottage | Consent |
| Hillside Road | Consent |
| Horning Hall | Consent |
| Horning Reach | Consent |
| James Road | Consent |
| Kimberley Terrace | Consent |
| Leeds Way | Prohibited |
| Letheringtons Lane | Consent |
| Long Lane | Consent |
| Lower Street | Prohibited |
| Mill Hill | Consent |
| Mill Hill Close | Consent |
| Mill Loke | Consent |
| Neatishead Road | Consent |
| Norwich Road | Consent |
| Orchard Cottage | Consent |
| Parker Way | Consent |
| Parkland Close | Consent |
| Parkland Crescent | Consent |
| Petersfield Drive | Prohibited |
| Pinewood Drive | Consent |
| Ropes Hill | Consent |
| Ropes Hill Dyke | Consent |
| School Road | Prohibited |
| Staithe Close | Consent |
| The Avenue | Consent |
| The Staithe | Prohibited |
| Upper Street | Consent |
| Water Works Lane | Consent |
Hoveton
| Street | Designation |
| A1151 (River Bridge to Horning Road) | Prohibited |
| Church Road | Prohibited |
| Station Road | Prohibited |
| Tunstead Road (Station Road to Horning Road) | Prohibited |
Kelling
| Street | Designation |
| Salthouse Road | Prohibited |
Langham
| Street | Designation |
| North Street | Prohibited |
Little Snoring
| Street | Designation |
| Thursford Road | Prohibited |
Ludham
| Street | Designation |
| All streets | Prohibited |
| School Road | Prohibited |
Mundesley
| Street | Designation |
| Trunch Road | Prohibited |
North Walsham
| Street | Designation |
| All streets in North Walsham except prohibited streets | Consent |
| Manor Road | Prohibited |
| Recreation Road | Prohibited |
| Spenser Avenue | Prohibited |
| The Stables | Prohibited |
Northrepps
| Street | Designation |
| Church Street | Prohibited |
Overstrand
| Street | Designation |
| Cromer Road | Prohibited |
Salthouse
| Street | Designation |
| Coast Road | Consent |
Sculthorpe
| Street | Designation |
| Creake Road | Prohibited |
| Lancaster Road | Prohibited |
Sheringham
| Street | Designation |
| All streets in Sheringham, except prohibited streets | Consent |
| Cooper Road | Prohibited |
| Holt Road | Prohibited |
Sidestrand
| Street | Designation |
| Cromer Road | Prohibited |
Southrepps
| Street | Designation |
| Lower Street | Prohibited |
Stalham
| Street | Designation |
| Baker Street | Consent |
| Bank Street | Consent |
| Brumstead Road | Prohibited |
| Co-Op Rear Car Park | Consent |
| Dunkerley Court | Consent |
| High Street | Consent |
| Ingham Road (High Street to Brumstead Road) | Consent |
| Lawns Loke | Consent |
| Lower Staithe Road | Consent |
| Market Row | Consent |
| Newlands Car Park | Consent |
| Old Yarmouth Road | Prohibited |
| Recreation Road, including car park | Consent |
| The Close Cafe Car Park | Consent |
| The Grebe PH Car Park | Consent |
| The Maid Head PH Car Park | Consent |
| The Swan PH Car Park | Consent |
| Upper Staithe Road | Consent |
| Weavers Close | Consent |
| York Lane | Consent |
| York Road | Consent |
Stibbard
| Street | Designation |
| Fulmodeston Road | Prohibited |
Stiffkey
| Street | Designation |
| Church Street | Consent |
Sutton
| Street | Designation |
| Church Road | Prohibited |
Swanton Abbott
| Street | Designation |
| Youngmans Lane | Prohibited |
Walcott
| Street | Designation |
| B1159 Coast Road (specified section) | Prohibited |
Walsingham
| Street | Designation |
| High Street | Consent |
| Wells Road | Prohibited |
Wells
| Street | Designation |
| Market Lane | Prohibited |
| Polka Road | Prohibited |
| Staithe Street | Consent |
West Raynham
| Street | Designation |
| Hollow Lane | Prohibited |
Weybourne
| Street | Designation |
| Sheringham Road | Consent |
| The Street | Consent |
Worstead
| Street | Designation |
| School Road | Prohibited |
Further information
Applications should be submitted at least 35 days before the proposed trading dates.
Applicants themselves should look around for what they consider to be a suitable site. The site must be in a position that will not cause obstruction to pedestrians. If such a site is found, you must complete the application form, together with a plan showing the exact place the applicant wishes to trade from and a photograph of the stall, van or other container. Applicants must determine and specify the ownership of any piece of land proposed as a site (i.e. Council or private). In the case of private land, a letter signed by the owners stating they have no objection to their property being used for the purpose concerned must accompany the application and plan.
The Council is under no duty to grant a Street Trading Consent and need not specify grounds for refusal. There is no right of appeal against the refusal to grant consent. The application form will be sent to the Police for vetting purposes.
Before any Street Trading Consent which involves the preparation and sale of food is granted, the vehicle, stall or other container must be inspected and approved by the District Council’s Commercial Team. Registration as a food business will also be required. Any potential food traders should contact the Commercial Team on 01263 516008 at an early stage for technical advice and information.
The Council requires all persons who trade in designated streets (Consent Streets) with the Council’s consent to be in possession of Public Liability Insurance cover. The amount of cover may vary depending upon the nature of the trading proposed, and applicants are advised to contact the Licensing Team prior to application to obtain details of the cover required. Details of this insurance will be required upon application for a Street Trading Consent.
The Council will only issue Trading Consents to individuals. Any company must therefore apply through a named individual.
No motorised stalls or vehicles will be permitted in pedestrianised streets.
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