Street Furniture 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.

Section 254 License - Placement of Tables and Chairs on the Public Road/Footpath

Under Section 254(9) of the Planning & Development Act 2000 (as amended), it is an offence to erect, construct, place or maintain an appliance, apparatus, or structure on, under, over or along any public road without having a licence to do so.

Further information

Should you have any further queries, please contact the Planning Department by email on planning@laoiscoco.ie or telephone 057 866 4039