Car boot sales are popular events but can only be organised by sporting, political, social or charitable organisations. As car boot sales are classed as markets, the Council has a policy for licensing such events. Table Top Sales also come into this category and are subject to the same rules and regulation as car boot sales.
It is important that organisers notify the Council of their intention to hold a car boot sale or table top sale. Wakefield Council has sole Market Franchise rights to regulate the operation of markets throughout the Metropolitan District. All organisations who intend to hold a car boot sale or table top sale within Wakefield District boundaries, must apply for approval.
Applying for a car boot sale
To apply for a Car Boot licence, you will need to complete the Car Boot Application Form (see 'Downloads'). Please return the completed application form to the Markets and Major Events team either by post or in person to Markets HQ, Pinders Lodge, Block D, Town Hall, Normanton, WF6 2DZ.
Before completing this form you are advised to read the Car Boot Regulations document (see 'Downloads'). Your attention is particularly drawn to the provisions of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 which requires certain information to be provided. Failure to do so may result in a prosecution by the Council. It is important to understand that completion of this form does not commit the Council to approve any Car Boot Sale or Table Top Sale or remove the requirement for any other relevant approval to be obtained.
If you have any queries in relation to completing the form then please do not hesitate to contact us.
Considering your application
Applications for a car boot sale must be made no later than six weeks before the date of the event.
You will need to provide evidence that you have obtained permission from the landowner to use the land for the car boot sale.
Duration of the licence
The Car Boot licence will be valid only for the date of the event.
Fee
The fee for a car boot sale is £52.50.
