Licences

Motor traders and repairers with a valid garage code may apply to Laois County Council for a trade plate to transport unregistered or untaxed vehicles on the road.

You must apply to Laois County Council for a permit if you want to temporarily put a skip or mobile appliance in a parking place or erect hoarding or scaffolding on a public road.

Street performers such as buskers, artists, dancers or theatrical performers may apply to Laois County Council for a licence.

You must apply to Laois County Council for a licence to place furniture such as tables and chairs on the public footpath outside your premises.

You must apply to Laois Planning Authority if you want to erect scaffolding on a public road.

You must apply to Laois County Council if you want to erect a sandwich board display sign on a public road or footpath to promote your business.

You must apply to Laois County Council if you want to open a section of public road, footpath or associated grass verge to carry out work.

Residents can apply to Laois County Council for a permit to park in designated parking areas near their home.

You must apply to the District Court for a public premises licence if you want to operate a public house, hotel, restaurant or dance hall, or operate gaming or lottery activities and notify your local authority about your application. Local authorities may inspect the premises to advise the Court about licence applications.