Where the licensing team consider the proposed site to be suitable, the application will proceed to the next stage. 5. Inspection of the Street Trading Unit The vehicle, van, trailer, stall or other device to be used for the proposed street trading activity will be inspected by an Authorised Officer of the council prior to the issue of any street trading consent, where this is reasonably practicable. The appearance of the unit will not present a loss or be detrimental to the of the area. At this stage the external colour decoration and appearance of the premises will be discussed and agreed. The unit to be used for the street trading activity shall comply with the legal requirements relating to the type of street trading activity proposed. In particular the unit to be used shall comply with food hygiene, health and safety and environmental protection legislation. 6. Criteria for determining an application You must be over 17 years of age to hold a consent. The council may refuse an application to on a consent street on any grounds they think fit. There are no specific grounds stipulated in the legislation, however the council will use the criteria listed below in the determination of street trading consents. All the criteria should normally be satisfied, and equal weight will be applied to the criteria listed. Each application will be assessed on its own merits and individual circumstances Public Safety The street trading activity (location and trading activity) should not present a substantial risk to the public in terms of road safety, obstruction and fire hazard. Prevention of street (public order) and anti-social behaviour. The street trading activity should not present a risk to good public order or be the cause of anti social behaviour in the locality in which it is situated. Public Health The street trading activity (or of goods sold) should not have a detrimental impact on public health, given the location of the trading site in terms of its proximity to a local school or college. Avoidance of Nuisance The street trading activity should not present a substantial risk of nuisance from noise, light, litter, smells or fumes to households and businesses in the vicinity of the trading site. Needs of the Area The street trading unit should not present a loss of amenity in terms of its appearance; The council will have regard to whether there is already adequate like provision in the immediate vicinity of the site to be used for street trading purposes; The council will have regard to the number, nature and type of traders already present in a particular area.
Where the licensing team consider the proposed site to be suitable, the application will proceed to the next stage. 5. Inspection of the Street Trading Unit The vehicle, van, trailer, stall or other device to be used for the proposed street trading activity will be inspected by an Authorised Officer of the council prior to the issue of any street trading consent, where this is reasonably practicable. The appearance of the unit will not present a loss or be detrimental to the of the area. At this stage the external colour decoration and appearance of the premises will be discussed and agreed. The unit to be used for the street trading activity shall comply with the legal requirements relating to the type of street trading activity proposed. In particular the unit to be used shall comply with food hygiene, health and safety and environmental protection legislation. 6. Criteria for determining an application You must be over 17 years of age to hold a consent. The council may refuse an application to on a consent street on any grounds they think fit. There are no specific grounds stipulated in the legislation, however the council will use the criteria listed below in the determination of street trading consents. All the criteria should normally be satisfied, and equal weight will be applied to the criteria listed. Each application will be assessed on its own merits and individual circumstances Public Safety The street trading activity (location and trading activity) should not present a substantial risk to the public in terms of road safety, obstruction and fire hazard. Prevention of street (public order) and anti-social behaviour. The street trading activity should not present a risk to good public order or be the cause of anti social behaviour in the locality in which it is situated. Public Health The street trading activity (or of goods sold) should not have a detrimental impact on public health, given the location of the trading site in terms of its proximity to a local school or college. Avoidance of Nuisance The street trading activity should not present a substantial risk of nuisance from noise, light, litter, smells or fumes to households and businesses in the vicinity of the trading site. Needs of the Area The street trading unit should not present a loss of amenity in terms of its appearance; The council will have regard to whether there is already adequate like provision in the immediate vicinity of the site to be used for street trading purposes; The council will have regard to the number, nature and type of traders already present in a particular area.
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