General information on working in the borough and licences

The following information might help your project run smoothly:

• highways advice for builders Advice for builders 
• Code of Construction Practice: It is strongly advised that you consult the RBKC Code of Construction Practice (COCP) prior to commencing works. This page sets out the Council’s expectations and requirements of Developers and those involved in construction works within the borough.
• the permitted hours for noisy works in RBKC are 8am to 6pm (Monday to Friday). Noisy works are not permitted outside these hours, or at any time on Saturdays, Sundays or Bank/Public Holidays
• advice for scaffolders Advice for scaffolders
• CTMP guidance after a decision has been made: If you applied for planning permission for your development and a condition of the planning consent was a Construction Traffic Management Plan (CTMP), it needs to be formally discharged before you can start work on site

Statutory guidance

Legislation:

• The Highways Act 1980, specifically Part IX Highways Act 1980 
• The New Roads and Street Works Act 1991
• The Town and Country Planning Act 1990
• The Traffic Management Act 2004
• Highways advice for builders