Pavement Café Policy review

Darlington Borough Council is reviewing its Pavement Café Policy and seeking your views.

This policy was designed to enhance the leisure provision for residents and visitors to Darlington and add to the vibrancy of both the day and evening economy of the town centre.

Well operated pavement cafes are attractive venues for families to enjoy refreshment and add to the ambiance of the town centre.

Proposed amendments to this policy include:

• No smoking and no vaping
• Remove the requirement for food to be served
• Allow low level background music
• Raise the terminal hour from 10.30pm to 11.00pm

We would like to know your views on any of the proposed changes and if there is anything else that should be included/removed.

Read the proposed pavement cafe policy [pdf document]

Should you wish to respond please do so by contacting the licensing manager in writing at [email protected] or by post to:

Darlington Borough Council
Town Hall
Feethams
Darlington
DL1 5QT

This consultation ends on 28 February 2025 and responses will be considered by the Licensing Committee before a final decision is made for any changes by Full Council.