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4. Current applications for pavement licences

When a new application is made for a pavement licence, the applicant must advertise the application for five working days, beginning the day after the applications is accepted by the authority.

During this time responsible authorities and any other people can make representations to the Licensing Authority in writing before the end of this notice period. 

The date by which we must receive your representation, in writing, is shown in at the bottom of each application. 

We are not able to accept any representations we get after this date.

Please note that it is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application and the maximum fine for which a person is liable on summary conviction for the offence.

We advertise all applications that are currently within the date for receiving representations below. Once the notice period has ended applications will be removed from the list. 

Representation's can be sent to the Licensing Service, East Devon District Council, Blackdown House, Border Road, Heathpark Industrial Estate, Honiton, EX14 1EJ or you can email: licensing@eastdevon.gov.uk

Current pavement licence applications


Ref No. 061880
Premises: Ferns, 20 Chapel Street, Exmouth EX8 1HS
Type of Business: Cafe
Ward: Exmouth
Name of Applicant: Mrs Lana Birkinshaw

Details of temporary pavement licence application to include:

Proposed area: Outside of premises
Proposed number of tables: 2
Proposed number of chairs: 6
Details of any other furniture: None
Period of licence requested: 28/05/26 til 28/05/28
Days and times sought: Monday to Saturday 09:00 to 20:00 and Sundays 10:00 to 16:00

Last Date for receipt of representations by the Licensing Authority – 28th May 2026


Ref No. 061917
Premises: Browns Bakery & Cafe, The Dormy House, Church Street, Sidmouth, SIDMOUTH, EX10 8LZ 
Type of Business: Bakery & Cafe
Ward: Sidmouth Town
Name of Applicant: Duncan Woods

Details of temporary pavement licence application to include:

Proposed area: Outside of premises
Proposed number of tables: 3
Proposed number of chairs:6
Details of any other furniture: NA
Period of licence requested: 22/06/26 until 22/06/28
Days and times sought: Monday to Sunday 08:00 - 20:00

Last Date for receipt of representations by the Licensing Authority – 28th May 2026


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If you have any objections or comments to make about an application above, please send an email to; licensing@eastdevon.gov.uk 

We must receive your email before the end of the consultation period.