Application Fees and Timeframes
The following table sets out the application fees and the minimum required notice periods for each type of application. Longer notice periods may be required if traffic management, road closures, or complex assessments are involved.
| Category | Application Fees | Application Timescales |
|---|---|---|
| Street Works Permit (Utility works, traffic control, excavation) |
N/A |
10 working days (major works) 3 working days (standard) 2 hours (emergency) |
|
Section 50 Street Works Licence |
£300.00 |
28 calendar days minimum (3 months required for complex works |
| Highway Licence for Temporary Obstructions (Crane, hoarding, scaffolding, building materials) |
Hoarding, scaffolding, temporary disturbance are all £280 Crane - £300 |
28 calendar days 90 days if works exceed 10 working days |
| Highway Licence for Skip | Skip - £160 | Skips 10 days |
| Highway Permit for Special Events (Parades, stages, structures for events) |
Falls under temporary disturbance of £280 | 6–8 weeks prior to event |
| Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) (Road closures, lane restrictions, diversions |
£1,900 |
12 weeks (Standard TTRO) Up to 6 weeks (Emergency TTRO) |