main content Placing a banner, Christmas tree or lights over the road

You will need a licence to place anything temporary on or over the road - this includes banners, Christmas trees and festive lights. Please note that we take applications only from registered charities and organisations who arrange events in partnership with us.

Complete the online application form below to apply for a licence, or download and print off an application form, which has guidance details attached.

Details

There are four high streets in the borough where you can place banners, etc:

Anerley
Beckenham
Bromley
Penge

A banner licence can be valid for up to three weeks. Christmas trees and festive lights licences can be valid for up to six weeks.

Please note that you will need public liability insurance for the period of the licence, which must have a minimum limit of indemnity of £2 million, and should indemnify the London Borough of Bromley as well as the applicant.