Markets operator application form

Section 1: Your details

Your full name

Name of your business or organisation (the Market Operator)

Type of organisation e.g. commercial business / charity

Address including postcode

Telephone number

Section 3: Operational issues

Please provide details of the arrangements you will make to deal with the waste that will be generated by the market.

Please provide details of the arrangements that you will make to supply power (if required) to the market. Please note that any electricity generators used should be fit for purpose and comply with current best-practice guidelines in terms of noise and emission levels.

Please provide details of any traffic management arrangements associated with the market. Please include information on nearby car parking provision and any road closures required.

Section 4: Community based markets

Community based markets

Please complete this section only if the market will be held with the intention of raising funds or celebrating a special event. The market must be operated on a non-profit making basis and the operator shall, if requested, supply relevant information as proof of this to the Council. While it is recognised and acknowledged that some traders may be selling goods for their own purposes, the Council shall expect there to be a strong community element in the way the event is organised.

Details of the charity / good cause / or special event being celebrated

Section 5: Applicant Checklist

Checklist

Before submitting your application, please confirm that you have completed the following:

I confirm that I have obtained written approval from the land / building owner (if market is to be held on private land)

I confirm that I have obtained planning consent (if required) for the market

I confirm that I have completed a risk assessment in connection with the proposed operation of the

Section 6: Commercial market licence fees

A licence fee is payable once an application for a commercial market licence has been granted by the Council. A licence agreement for the identified events will be drawn-up by the Council and will require a statistical return and appropriate fee to be received within 7 days of an event being held.

Section 7: Declaration and additional information

Additional information

Site location plan showing the boundary of the market area and the proposed layout of the stalls / pitches

A copy of your public liability insurance certificate (£5 million minimum cover required)

Application fee, (Payable by Debit/Credit card only)

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Contact details

Markets section
Online contact form
01623 551385
Ashfield District Council
Indoor Market Hall
Idlewells Shopping Centre
Sutton in Ashfield
Nottinghamshire
NG17 1BP

Page last updated 10 September 2025