How to apply
Before you enter the highway, you must have either a:
- road opening permit to connect a foul sewer or replace apparatus
- licence to plant shrubs, flowers or grass
- licence to place an overhead projection
- licence to place and retain private apparatus
- licence to place an overhead cable
- licence to place and retain an underground structure
You must apply and pay for your licence or permit in advance:
| Licence or permit | Notice period | Cost | Additional 200 metre unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road opening permit | 10 working days | £293 | £293 |
| Licence to plant shrubs, flower or grass | One month | Free | Free |
| All other licences | One month | £548 | £293 |
Before you start, you're going to need a few things ready to upload:
- NRSWA accreditation details for supervisor and operative - we'll need to see the front and back of both cards so we can check your units are right for the work you're doing
- public liability insurance certificate - minimum £10 million
- name, address, phone number and email contact of the owner of the apparatus (the landowner the works is being completed on behalf of)
- name (company name), address, phone number and email contact of the contractor carrying out the works
- location plan – clearly showing street name and town of where the works will be undertaken.
- full works methodology and traffic management plan (if being used)