Apply for a street works licence
What you’ll need
You'll need to provide the following documents with your application to avoid delays:
- scaled site plans
- traffic management plans (if applicable)
- permission from utility companies allowing your organisation access to their assets (if applicable)
- scans or photocopies of the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA) cards for the crew carrying out the works
- your company liability insurance
- cheque or proof of payment (such as a payment reference number or BACS receipt)
When to apply
It can take us up to a month to process a street works licence. We carry out site visits and consider how people use the street.
The duration of works determines how far in advance you need to apply for a licence.
| Expected duration of works | Minimum notice period for application |
|---|---|
| 3 days or fewer | 1 week |
| 4 to 10 days | 2 weeks |
| More than 10 days | 1 month |
Apply now
There are different application forms depending on the nature of the street works. To avoid delays, make sure you:
- submit the correct form
- pay the right amount
If you submit the wrong form, we'll ask you to resubmit your application on the correct form.
Guidance on how to complete each form is included in the application packs.
Sewer connections
Other works
This includes cable works, gas connections and vehicle crossovers.