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Highway licences
Highway fees
Details of the costs of highway licences, including A-boards, pavement cafes, demolition, and cranes.
A board licence
If you want to use an advertising sign (A board) outside your business, you'll need a licence.
Road closures
If you want to close a road as part of an event, you'll need to apply to us for permission.
Cranes and equipment
If you want to use a crane or other equipment on the highway, you'll need a licence.
Demolition notice
If you plan to demolish a building or structure over 64.8 cubic metres, you'll need to give notice.
Scaffolding licences
If you want to erect hoarding or scaffolding on the highway, you'll need a licence.
Highway works licence
If you want to carry out work within, excavate, or break through the highway, you'll need a licence.
Materials on highway
If you want to deposit building materials or rubbish in a street, you'll need a licence.
Road opening licence
If you need to make an excavation in the highway, you'll need a licence.
Street cafe licence
If you want to create a street cafe (placing tables and chairs on the pavement), you'll need a licence.
Tower crane oversail
If you're planning to use a crane which will oversail the highway, you'll need a licence.
Pavement crossing
If you want to make a crossing between the road and your own land, you'll need a licence.