How it works
- Complete business parklet expression of interest form - which includes submitting rough designs and a neighbourhood support form.
- Shortlisting process by the council.
- Apply for a table and chairs or pavement licence (where necessary).
- Shortlisted businesses provide their detailed designs.
- Traffic order and relevant audits completed by Lambeth Council.
- Build the parklet.
- Businesses maintain the parklet through its lifespan and arrange removal when necessary.
Costs
A parklet is a financial and maintenance commitment but is an investment which businesses have reported to have positive returns.
Parklets can come in various forms, sizes and materials so prices can vary. Prices can start from £5000 and above.
Costs payable by you:
- Supply or leasing of the parklet platform
- Installation
- Items such as planters, barriers and seating
- Maintenance
- Public Liability Insurance
- Table and chairs licence (where required)
- Any additional signage or lining
- Removal or replacement at the end of the parklet’s life.
Paid by the council:
- Traffic order costs
- Road safety audit
- Officer time
- Signs and lines
Timeframes
We will be taking applications from the 4 December 2023 until summer 2024. We will shortlist in two windows. In each window, we will shortlist up to 20 parklets.
We estimate that the whole process from application to build should take 7 to 9 months, however, this is subject to various factors and may take longer.
Shortlisting window 1: 19 January 2024
Shortlisting window 2: summer 2024 (TBC)