Section 50 licence
To perform any of the following activities on the highway, you will need a Section 50 licence:
- place, or retain apparatus in the street
- inspect, maintain, adjust, repair, alter, renew, change the position of, or remove apparatus
Apparatus can include drains, sewer pipes, gas pipes, water pipes, ducts and cables.
The council has the right to refuse to grant a licence where it is perceived that either:
- highway users may be unnecessarily disrupted or obstructed
- safety may be compromised
- the structural integrity of the street or apparatus may be jeopardised
Section 50 licences are typically only granted for the installation of apparatus which cross the road. The council reserves the right to refuse applications that involve the installation of apparatus along the road or several roads. The council will review this position if satisfactory evidence is provided by the applicant to confirm the apparatus will be adopted by the relevant statutory undertaker.
Apply for a Section 50 licence
Extend your license
To extend your licence:
- fill in variation application form
- email [email protected] before your current licence expires
This must be no later than 2 working days or 20% of your licence duration remaining, whichever is greater. You also need to pay your variation application fee and any additional parking suspension fees.
Costs
Costs include a £69 additional deposit admin hodling fee. This is non-refundable.
| Licence type | Initial fee | Additional fees |
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| Section 50 licence | £839, plus £150 for three inspections |
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