Horeca - authorisation to set up a terrace, stall or stand in a public space

No one may occupy the public domain or any place accessible to the public (public passageway on private land, gallery, shopping centre,...) by setting up a terrace (annual or seasonal), a stall or a stand without prior authorisation.

Conditions

For an annual or seasonal terrace: only hotel and catering establishments, as defined in the regulations on the operation of a hotel and catering establishment, located on the territory of the City of Brussels.

For a stall: retail (see regulation for categories).

For a stand: any business or venue.

How to apply?

Occupation of public space (stall and stand)

Online via the External site form
By appointment, at the counter of the Administrative Centre of the City of Brussels, to be made:
- online
- by calling 02 279 22 60

Basic terrace

Online via the External site conformity certificate
By appointment, at the counter of the Administrative Centre of the City of Brussels, to be made:
- online
- by calling 02 279 22 60

More info?

By e-mail: horeca@brucity.be

Required documents

Basic terrace:

hotel and catering conformity certificate (for a hotel and catering establishment)
for a fixed terrace (decked, protected or enclosed) or one with a surface area of more than 50 m², a request for planning permission may be required.