A number of Dorset eateries, pubs and bars have applied for sitting out licences.

Businesses across Dorchester, Weymouth, Portland and Bridport have applied to have tables and chairs outside their premises.

A new application process has been brought in to help businesses expand their premises on the highway during the Covid-19 pandemic. The normal process can take up to 10 weeks, including a statutory 28 days consultation period.

To support businesses reopening, the public consultation period has been reduced to five working days and the licence will be determined within five working days, starting the first day after the end of the public consultation period.

If no objections are received during the five day notice period and conditions are followed, a free 12 week licence will be issued, after which it will be reviewed.

For more information and to see the licence applications, visit https://bit.ly/2FOkQBf

Dorchester

Finca - from 8.30am to 4pm

Hot and Sweet - from 8am to 3pm

Bean on the Green - from 10.30am to 4pm

Portland

Westside - from 9am to 4.30pm

Weymouth

Custom House Café - from 9am to 9pm

Quayside Bar and Kitchen - from 8.30am to 11pm

Quayside Coffee - from 8.30am to 11pm

Somewhere Else/Closet - from 11am to 9pm

The George Bar and Grill - from 8am to 1am

Time for Tea - from 9.30am to 9pm

The T-Shop - from 10.30am to 9pm

The Ivy Coffee House - from 9am to 8pm

Harbourside Café - from 8am to 5pm

Rendezvous - from 9am to 2am

Finca - from 8am to 4pm

Golden Lion - from 10.30am to 5.30pm

Ship Inn - from 11am to 9pm

Suttons Coffee Shop - from 10.30am to 5.30pm

Bridport

Alexandra’s - from 9am to 11pm

Aroma - from 9.30am to 9.30pm

Bull Hotel - from 9.30am to 11pm

Café Bean - from 9am to 11pm

Coffee #1 - from 9.30am to 9.30pm

Costa Coffee - from 9am to 11pm

Gelateria Beppino

Lord Nelson pub - from 9.30am to 11pm

Market House - from 9.30am to 11pm

Moore Than Tea

Neon - from 5pm to 2am

Olive Tree restaurant

Pursuit of Hoppiness - from 9.30am to 11pm

Ropemakers pub - from 9.30am to 11pm

Taj Mahal Indian restaurant - from 9am to 11pm

Woodman pub - from 9am to 11pm