Statutory guidance

Street works permit schemes

The statutory guidance highway authorities must follow if they want to develop, vary or operate a permit scheme for street works.

Published 6 October 2015
Last updated 30 June 2020 — see all updates

• From: Department for Transport

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Statutory guidance for highway authority permit schemes

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Details

From 1 July 2020, highway authorities must follow this guidance if they choose to operate, vary or introduce a street works permit scheme.

The guidance reflects changes to the Traffic Management Permit Scheme (England) Regulations 2007 and the introduction of the street manager digital service for planning and managing roadworks.

Related statutory guidance

• Street works permit schemes: conditions, published March 2015

Published 6 October 2015
Last updated 30 June 2020 + show all updates

1. 30 June 2020

   The guidance has been updated to reflect changes that come into force on 1 July 2020.

2. 6 October 2015

   First published.