We are the Highway Authority in the county of Lincolnshire and we maintain nearly all public roads and public footpaths within our boundary.
Our mission and commitment
Our mission is to ensure, as Lincolnshire grows, roads and footpaths are designed and built sustainably for the benefit of residents and visitors. We are committed to providing advice on planning applications and technical designs making sure the risk of flooding is reduced and safe connections to communities are made for all people.
Free advice
We will provide free advice on the design principles of new roads and footpaths before a planning application is made to the relevant District Council and provide specific guidance on applying to enter into a legal agreement when the planning application is decided. Contact DevelopmentManagement@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Planning permission
All new roads and footpaths require planning permission and in most cases public road and public footpath improvements will also require planning permission when connected to a new road or footpath. An application must be submitted to the District Council for the area the road and footpath is located. We will be asked for comment by the District Council, and we will review the layout in accordance with our streets’ design code, Better Streets for Lincolnshire.
Next steps
When planning permission is obtained, you will need to design the roads and footpaths in accordance with our streets’ design code, Better Streets for Lincolnshire.
You may also need to apply for a licence to work within the public highway, where applicable, and arrange for site inspections by us (subject to fees) throughout the construction period until completion.
Word meanings
We use these words and meanings:
- Must – A legal requirement.
- Shall – Our requirement.
- Should – Advice expressed as a recommendation.
- May – Advice expressed as a permissible approach.