Highway licences

As the local highway authority, we issue licences for any activity that takes place on the public highway.

For all highway-related activities, you must:

• have valid public liability insurance

• provide proof of NRSWA (New Roads and Street Works Act) accreditation for any works involving excavation

Scanned copies of these documents can be submitted with your application.

Skip licence

You need a licence to place a skip on the public highway. The skip hire company is responsible for applying for the licence.

Apply for a Skip Licence

You can download our Skip Policy below:

HBC's Skip Licence Policy

Depositing materials on the highway

You must have permission to place materials such as sand, blocks and other building supplies on the public highway. You should telephone 01429 284141 for more details.

You can download an application form below:

Apply for a Highway Permit

Scaffold and hoarding licence

A licence is required to erect scaffolding or hoarding that extends onto the public highway. The company installing the structure is responsible for obtaining the licence and should download the application form below.

Apply for a Scaffold or Hoarding Licence

Excavation in the public highway

A Road Opening Permit is required to excavate in the public highway for any reason.  Only contractors who have accredited personnel are allowed to do so and they must apply for a Road Opening Permit using the application form below before any works are started.  For further details telephone 01429 284141.

Apply for a Road Opening Permit

For excavations involving existing / new apparatus, a section 50 licence should be obtained. Contact us on 01429 284141 and / or download the application form below:

Apply for a S50 Licence