Environmental Act 1990 - Consent to the Distribution of Free Literature
Under Schedule 3A of the above Act, you need consent to distribute free printed materials within Hammersmith & Fulham's eight approved distribution zones (or within 50m of a tube station entrance or within a 200m radius of the approved distribution zones).
This does not include religious, political or charitable literature, nor does it include free literature which is posted through the letter boxes of households or businesses.
You only need permission if you're handing out free literature. You do not need permission if you're conducting a survey or other market research.
Persons with consent within the zones will be required to display an approved ID badge.
The approved zones are:
- Shepherds Bush Town Centre
Map of Shepherds Bush Town Centre (pdf 431KB) - Hammersmith Town Centre
Map of Hammersmith Town Centre (pdf 587KB) - Fulham Town Centre
Map of Fulham Town Centre (pdf 449KB) - Area outside Chelsea Football Club
Map of area outside Chelsea FC (pdf 453KB) - Area outside Fulham Football Club
Map of area outside Fulham FC (pdf 651KB) - Area outside Queen's Park Rangers Football Club
Map of area outside QPR FC (pdf 317KB) - Area outside Olympia Exhibition Centre
Map of area outside Olympia (pdf 616KB) - Area outside Earl's Court Two Exhibition Centre
Map of area outside Earl's Court Two Exhibition Centre (pdf 497KB)
If your intended areas of distribution fall within the above zones please complete the application forms and return them to:
25 Bagleys Lane
1st Floor Market Office
Fulham
London
SW6 2QA
Apply
Apply for consent to distribute free literature
Terms and conditions
View the Terms and conditions of consent to distribute free literature (pdf 168KB)
Fees
When applying, please ensure you select the correct licence type and specify the number of additional ID badges needed.
A maximum of two distributors are allowed at any one distribution point simultaneously. All licence fees cover one distributor.
Submitting incorrect fees or applications will invalidate your application and may delay the processing of your consent agreement.
Distribution cannot commence until the licence is granted.
If you have any problems accessing the form or have any queries, please contact the Markets and Street Trading Team at streettrading@lbhf.gov.uk or call us on 020 8753 3916.