Caerphilly County Borough Council is proposing new measures to regulate how street traders, such as burger vans and ice cream vans, operate.
The new measures will also affect anyone advertising their car for sale on the side of the road.
By introducing the regulations, the council will be able to protect the public by controlling what is sold, by who and where.
Cllr Lyn Ackerman, cabinet member for the environment, said: “The new regulations will help protect the consumer and ensure that all street trading activities are monitored and regulated.
“We are not trying to make trading more difficult, we welcome all forms of business in this area, but are keen to do so in the correct manner.”
All streets in the county borough will become ‘consent streets’ meaning people will have to get permission from the council before they can trade. The new regulation will be in addition to existing forms of consent including, lease, tenancy agreement or planning consent.
Street trading restrictions would not apply to trading from shops or the provision of services, such as street photography, as these are covered by other legislation.
The council has a duty to formally consult a number of statutory bodies and those persons currently trading within the area. Anyone who wishes to make representations about the proposals or the content of the draft policy can do so, in writing, to the Head of Public Protection, Caerphilly County Borough Council, Pontllanfraith House, Blackwood NP12 2YW or by email to licensing@caerphilly.gov.uk by no later than October 30 2010.
The council is set to consider the new rules at a meeting on November 23. If approved, street trading controls will come into effect from January 1 2011.