Apply for a Case, Rack or Shelf Licence

A case, rack or shelf is a small structure placed outside a shop to display goods for sale. You must have a Case, Rack or Shelf Licence to place one of these structures outside your business on the public road or footpath.

A licence can only be granted for the area right outside your premises and under your control, except in exceptional circumstances.

The Application Process

Step 1

Contact us to arrange an on-site meeting to see if the footpath can accommodate a case, rack or shelf.

Step 2

Publish a notice in the newspaper and erect a site notice. You can find more information on what must be included in the notices in the Case, Rack or Shelf Licence Application Form.

Step 3

Submit the application form with enclosures and return by email or post.

Fees

The following fees apply to this license:

1. Annual case, rack or shelf licence fee: €100
2. Annual renewal fee: €50
3. Additional annual fee per case, rack or shelf: €125
4. Additional annual space rental charge per square metre, depending on what zone you are in. You can find out what licence zone you are in by checking the street furniture zone map.