Apply to work in a public road or footpath
It is unlawful to carry out works on public roads and public footpaths without permission.
Application to work
You should apply three months in advance and shall have one or more of the following:
- Application approval for a section 38 agreement to join a public road or footpath.
- A section 278 legal agreement to improve the layout of a public road or footpath.
- A minor section 278 legal agreement where a new addition is made to a public road or footpath.
- Approval of competent contractor to improve the layout of a public road or footpath.
An application will be refused if one or more of the above relevant to the work proposed is not in place.
You shall also provide the following information:
- Your details as the client.
- Principal contractor details.
- Traffic management contractor details (where necessary).
- Planning permission reference number.
- Location plan of the works.
- Traffic management plan.
- Works programme.
- Approved design drawings.
- Public liability insurance (minimum cover shall be £10 million).
- Supervisors and operatives accreditation as required in The Street Works (Qualification of Supervisors and Operatives) England, Regulations 2009.
Temporary traffic restrictions
If your traffic management plan requires temporary restrictions to traffic, such as closures, speed limit reductions and other restrictions, you shall Apply for a temporary traffic restriction at the same time as your application to work.
Privately maintained utility connections
If you intend to install sewers, water, gas, electricity or any other apparatus under a public road or footpath which is to be privately maintained and not maintained by a statutory utility service provider, you must Apply for a licence.
Apply to work in a public road or footpath
For any enquiries, please email DevelopmentManagement@lincolnshire.gov.uk.