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Offence

It is an offence to not get the correct licence before any works and you could face a fine.

You will need the correct licence before any you can undertake any works on the highway (carriageway, footway, cycleway and verge).

There are 2 types of licence:

Before applying, you must make sure that you:

  • get permission from the dropped kerb team if you are applying for a Section 171 to construct a dropped kerb
  • fully complete your application with all of the correct dates, location and activities
  • have been granted planning permission (if required)
  • meet the minimum time scales in your application
  • have a street works accreditation under NRSWA 1991
  • have applied for a Temporary Traffic Order and temporary traffic signals (if required)
  • have valid public liability insurance of £10 million or above
  • have approval from the owner of the apparatus you are connecting

If you have any questions, email streetworks@bcpcouncil.gov.uk.

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