Street trading
Street trading is selling or offering to sell any item in the street. This includes any road, path, beach, or other area to which the public have free access to.
Where can you trade in the city centre inner zone?
The city centre inner zone has fixed pitches designated by the City Centre Management. There are currently 11 designated pitches and you are able to work from a pitch with consent.
Where can you trade in the outer zone (all other areas outside the city centre)?
The outer zone includes all public and private land outside the city centre. There are no designated pitches in the outer zone and you are able to work either as a mobile trader or from a pitch with consent.
Trading in the city centre inner zone
The city centre inner zone has fixed pitches designated by the City Centre Management. There are currently 11 designated pitches.
Apply for city centre inner zone street trading consent
You can use this form to apply for consent to use a street trading pitch in the city centre. You will need to pay the first months fees at the same time as making this application.
City centre street trading fees
Details of the costs for a street trading licence in each of the city centre pitches.
Trading in the outer zone
The outer zone is all public and private land outside the city centre.
Apply for outer zone street trading consent
You can use this form to apply for consent to use a street trading pitch in the area outside the city centre. You will need to pay the first months fees at the same time as making this application.
Outer zone street trading licence fees
Details of the costs for a street trading licence for all pitches in the outer zone.
Food registration for street traders
If you are selling food, you need to register your mobile vehicle with the local authority in whose area the vehicle is stored when not in use.
Street trading at fetes, carnivals and events
All traders who wish to trade at any fete, carnival or event which is free to the public to attend then they will be required to apply for a street trading consent to trade.
Cars being sold by the side of the road
Selling a car in the street in Swansea is classed as street trading and you must have consent.
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Last modified on 08 September 2021