- Licence type
- Market operator licence
- Who should apply?
- Anyone who operates a market with more than one seller
- Definitions and more
- Anyone who operates a private market where goods are offered for sale by more than one seller requires a Market Operator's Licence
- Cost
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Prices vary depending on the type of market and the location. Please see our market traders licence price list for details on costs.
- Additional costs
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an additional 20% 'late fee' charge is payable for any temporary licence application received within 28 days of the date the licence is due to start. You can download our market trader fee list for these additional fees
- What you need to supply
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Application formApplication fee
Detailed plan showing layout & location of the proposed marketPlease note: when lodging a new or renewal licence application, you must also provide a satisfactory electrical installation condition report, covering the licensed venue, as detailed in BS: 7671:2008+A3:2015 Requirements for Electrical Installations (Appendix 6).
Any application submitted without this required documentation cannot be processed. - Additional information
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You cannot apply to renew a licence after it has expired. An application for licence renewal must be made before the expiry of the current licence. Any application made up to 28 days later will be a ‘late application.’
if a late application is received, the original licence will expire on the date marked on the licence. However, if the Council decides that ‘Good Cause’ has been shown for the late submission of the application, the previous licence will remain in effect while the renewal is being processed. You can download our Policy on late applications for further information
Please ensure you read the guidance notes in the application pack before submitting your application.
Please also note that all licence application fees are non refundable, you can download our refunds policy if you require further information. Any requests for a refund due to exceptional circumstances should be made in writing to the Licensing Manager, 249 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1YJ or by email to: licensing@edinburgh.gov.uk - Application pack
- Standard conditions