Market trading

To trade in a market in Westminster you will need a suitable licence that relates to the type of trading you will be doing.

Street trading licences

Street trading licences allow you to trade from a designated area - either an isolated site or a pitch in one of our markets. Street trading licences are permanent in duration. 

Temporary licences are the most commonly issued licences in Westminster because many markets are being improved and developed in the future, potentially affecting the availability of pitches.

Temporary licences are issued for a maximum of 6 months, renewed after this in line with licence conditions.

View more about street trading and apply for a licence

Registered casual trading

This type of licence is a great opportunity to try trading on any one of Westminster’s famous street markets. 

It suits entrepreneurs wanting to try a new product to the market or people who want to earn a bit of extra money. Traders refer to it as a ‘pay as you go licence’.

After the initial application fee of £60 has been paid and your licence has been granted, you can phone to pre-book trading days and pay approximately £20 to £30 depending on the day you trade.

Find out more about how to become a registered casual trader.

Application process

Traders will have to pay an application fee as well as a regular pitch fee. View fees list

If your application is accepted, all traders have conditions that they are required to follow. View street trading compliance

If you no longer require your licence, you will need to surrender it to the licensing service.