Would you like an outdoor terrace in summer? Then you must under the Public Order Act apply for permission from police.

According to the Public Order Act requires police permits for those wishing to use public space for something other than what was determined in the detailed. For example if you want to put out tables and chairs outside your restaurant or to arrange an event in a public place requires police permission.

Outdoor restaurant in Stockholm

Authorization for pavement cafes are typically issued for the period 1 April to 15 October and for the time 16 October 31 March.

City of Stockholm has decided that from 2009 there is the possibility of seeking permission for outdoor seating (Whether you plan to serve alcohol or not at the restaurant) in police custody for up to three years. The opportunity is given to the traders in the City that it intends to have an outside seating area to search it for three years instead of about a year. Three-year licenses will be printed after the usual review by the Police Authority and Transport Authority in the City.

To apply for a permit in Stockholm costs 700 kr (2011) and is done by filling in this form: Applications for permits under the Public Order Act

The fee paid to record- or bank transfer: Permit, Plusgiro: 18 47 74-8, bank: 5363-7245.

After receiving permission to use the public place, you can search serving to serve alcohol on site, ie serving for outdoor seating.

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