When do I need to make an application?
A collection or sale which is to be held on any highway and public bridge, road, lane footway, square, court, alley or passage, whether a thoroughfare or not will require a permit.
A collection which is to take place within a private building, for example a supermarket, does not require a permit.
However, if you wish to hold a collection standing in the entrance of a private premises and solicit contributions from passers by then a permit will be required.
Collections at supermarket forecourts etc need be authorised by way of a permit. Please refer to list of definitions for more information.