(1)A pavement licence may be granted by a local authority—
(a)for such period as the local authority may specify in the licence, or
(b)with no limit on its duration, in which case it expires at the end of [F130 September 2024].
(2)A period specified under subsection (1)(a)—
(a)may not be less than three months, and
(b)may not extend beyond [F230 September 2024].
(3)Where a pavement licence is deemed to be granted under section 3(9) it is, subject to subsection (4), deemed to be granted for a year starting with the first day after the determination period.
(4)A pavement licence deemed to be granted under section 3(9) which is in force at the end of [F330 September 2024] expires at that time.
(5)The licence-holder may surrender a pavement licence at any time by giving notice to the local authority by which it is granted or deemed to be granted.
(6)A notice under subsection (5) must be made in writing and sent using electronic communications in such manner as the local authority may specify.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 4(1)(b) substituted (10.8.2023) by The Business and Planning Act 2020 (Pavement Licences) (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/900), regs. 1, 5(a) (with reg. 3)
F2Words in s. 4(2)(b) substituted (10.8.2023) by The Business and Planning Act 2020 (Pavement Licences) (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/900), regs. 1, 5(b) (with reg. 3)