I have just bought a burger van to make some money.Do i need a permit or permission from the local council to park my van in a layby?
2006-10-23 05:43:38 · 17 answers · asked by andy n 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes
2006-10-23 05:45:12 · answer #1 · answered by Sir Sidney Snot 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amongst all the valid points about food hygiene and permission for your pitch you need to know that under the Licensing Act 2003 which came into force last year and is applicable in England, Wales & the Scilly Isles selling late night refreshments, ie. hot food and drink, between 11.00pm & 5.00 am is termed a 'licensable activity' and you need a 'premises licence' granted by the new licensing authorities ie. your local council Your burgher van will be treated as 'premises' for the purposes of the legislation. If you operate without a premises licence during those hours it will be deemed an unauthorised licensable activity and the potential fine is 6months and or £20,000 ( Yes 20 Thousand ! ) This is because of the potential disorder associated with such activities
2006-10-23 07:46:34 · answer #2 · answered by on thin ice 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you will need to apply for a licence to pitch from the local council. They're not usually expensive, but they need to check for health and safety, hygiene etc as well before granting the licence I think.
If you do it unlicenced the chances are you'll get found out and fined and you won't be insured if someone gets sick from your food and sues you. Also, there can be a lot of dodgy people run these pitches, and if you encroach on someone's territory and they're dodgy or know someone dodgy, they'll have your van turned over or set on fire. I've seen it happen with burger vans so be careful who you're dealing with.
2006-10-23 05:59:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes contact local Council for area
2006-10-23 05:45:31 · answer #4 · answered by JEFF K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely, you do. Check with your town hall. I know for a fact that if you'll park it in a recreational area, like a park or beach, you'll need a permit from the state
2006-10-23 05:45:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
PUK says:
You need permission from the Council.
A licence to sell tea and coffee.
Hygiene certificates.
Liability Insurance.
2006-10-23 05:51:16 · answer #6 · answered by Panther 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can park as you would with any other vehicle but you will need a licence to sell. If granted there will be a fee.
2006-10-23 05:47:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you do if its on council land im not sure though if its on private land you'll have to contact your local council they tell you more than i can. i work in a cafe on a lay-by which is council owned and my boss has to have a licence im not sure how much it is though
2006-10-23 05:48:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will need certification from Trading Standards(Food Higene)
you may also need a street traders licence if your on public property if on private land you will need owners pemission there is also question of local traders nearby their objections must be sought otherwise you'll just be waisting you time setting up
2006-10-27 02:29:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you do here in Ireland, my uncle had one and he parked his outside the council offices and give some of the staff free chips nobody said a thing
2006-10-23 06:11:45 · answer #10 · answered by star ray 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋