Policy ST5
Westminster Council is considering permanently relocating a street trading pitch on Oxford Street under Policy ST5.
In August 2025, a Westminster Licensing Sub-Committee considered a proposal to permanently relocate a street trading pitch, Isolated Pitch 3005, from Portman Street to Oxford Street. The Licensing Service is seeking this change for the pitch, which sells ice cream, after highway works in 2018 led to its temporary move. The proposal involves rescinding the Portman Street designation and creating a new one on Oxford Street.
Policy ST5, a specific policy within the City of Westminster Statement of Street Licensing Policy, governs the designation and de-designation of street trading pitches. The current proposal for Isolated Pitch 3005, which is licensed to sell ice cream, aims to formalise its move to Oxford Street, where it has been temporarily located since 2018.
Key facts
- A Westminster Licensing Sub-Committee considered a proposal for Isolated Pitch 3005 in August 2025. Source
- The Licensing Service seeks to permanently relocate Isolated Pitch 3005 to Oxford Street. Source
- Isolated Pitch 3005 was temporarily relocated to Oxford Street in 2018 due to highway works. Source
- The proposal involves rescinding the designation for Pitch 3005 on Portman Street. Source
- The proposed Oxford Street location for Pitch 3005 is 1.1m from the kerb edge. Source
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