If you’re planning an event, check if you need permission or a licence for any parts of it.
Sometimes you'll need more than one type of licence or permission before the event can go ahead.
For example, you need permission for using parks and open spaces for events or closing a road for a street party. You also need a licence for entertainment and alcohol.
Events that do not need permission
You do not need to apply for permission for small or personal events in our parks and open spaces. These include:
- gathering people together
- playing informal games
- having picnics with pre-prepared food
Events that do need permission
You need to apply for permission for events in public spaces that include activities such as:
- cooking or preparing food
- hosting a barbecue
- selling items or food
- using generators
- organised sports
- driving vehicles (except on designated public roads)
- restricting access to any area (for health and safety reasons or otherwise)
- setting up any equipment or furniture
- setting up temporary structures like tents, marquees, staging, stalls or inflatables.
Check if your event needs permission for any of the following:
