The use of government-owned public spaces (including pavements) requires a permit from the Lands Authority. To make use of government-owned public spaces, the applicant needs to submit a GLA12 form. Further to an evaluation process, the application will be forwarded to a designated Committee for its approval. In case of approval, the applicant will receive a Consent letter together with an attached site plan (showing the area approved by the Committee for tables & chairs). If/when this is forthcoming, the Perit will submit a Development Planning Application with the Planning Authority, requesting permission to use the land for the placing of tables and chairs. A copy of the Lands Authority’s Consent letter needs to be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application.
The Planning Authority assesses the application in terms of approved planning policy which ensures, amongst others, that pedestrian movement on the pavement is not hindered. When an application is approved, the permit will be issued subject to a number of Standard Conditions for Tables & Chairs Permits plus any ad hoc conditions that may be required. The permit does not exonerate the grantee from obtaining other permits required at law.
At this stage, the applicant just needs to inform the Lands Authority, providing a full copy of the Planning Authority permit. The Lands Authority will then proceed with issuing an Encroachment Permit which the applicant will obtain upon payment.
A copy of the permit shall be forwarded to MTA. Should any of these entities require the Encroachment Permit to be withdrawn, the Lands Authority shall withdraw the permit.