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Streetworks licence

A private streetworks licence is required for members of the public or businesses to undertake works that involve digging up or altering a pavement or road. The aim of licensing is to balance the needs of business and residents with the public expectation of an unobstructed footway.

Excavations on the pubic highway are not permitted until a licence has been agreed and issued.

How to apply

To process the licence and ensure the co-ordination of works you will need to download and complete the application pack

Where the excavation is in a designated parking bay you will also require a suspension of an on-street parking place.

Before you apply

Please make sure you read all the information below and enclose the correct documentation.

When to apply

Apply at least two weeks in advance.

Failure to enclose the correct documentation could delay the process.

Documents you'll need

  • Completed Streetworks request of details form
  • Exact location of where excavation is to take place (with drawings attached)
  • Complete description and extent of works carried out on site
  • Estimated date licence required
  • Proof of Streetworks accreditation (one operative and one supervisor)
  • Opening notice
  • Method statement
  • Risk Assessment
  • Plans of plant
  • Confined spaces certificate (if applicable)
  • Signed agreement forms for fees, deposits and public liabilities. All applicants must hold a public liability policy in for the sum of £5 million or above.
  • Licence fee and deposit amount (fees are explained within the pack)
  • Traffic Management plan
  • Emergency Contact number (24hrs)
  • Parking suspension form 
  • Closing notice and as built drawings of any plant on completion of works

Completion of Works Process

Once site works are finished, the council needs to be informed by completion of a Closing Notice.

The notice must give the exact date of permanent reinstatement in order for the guarantee period to start.

A site inspection will take place on receipt of this notice. Should any apparatus have been placed below or on the footway or carriageway, the council requires as built drawings as to the location of the plant.

Failure to comply with these requirements will affect the return of your deposit.