Apply for street works highway licence
To place a temporary obstruction on a public highway or anywhere else you don’t own, you’ll need to apply for a licence.
You need a licence for any temporary obstruction on the public highway, include scaffolding, gantries, hoardings and building materials.
If you place a structure on the highway without the relevant permissions, we charge you a non-compliance fee in addition to a licence management fee.
To put an obstruction on a red route (such as Holloway Road, Upper Street and City Road), you must apply for permission from Transport for London (TfL).
To request a deposit refund, complete the deposit refund request form.
If you have any questions, email streetworks@islington.gov.uk.
Apply for a street works licence
You must apply within the notice period specified for each type of licence. If you don't give enough notice and it is not an emergency, we will charge you an additional short notice application fee.
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Building materials
For permission to place building materials on the highway, you must apply for a licence.
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Containers
To place a container on the highway, you need to apply for a license.
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Crane
A crane licence permits a mobile crane or aerial platform to operate on the public highway.
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Highways occupation
A highways occupation licence gives you permission to occupy the highway.
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Hoarding
Apply for permission to place hoarding on the highway.
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Licence extensions
If you wish to extend your street works licence, you must apply for an extension and pay a fee.
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Pit lanes
A pit lane licence permits loading vehicles to stop on the highway to load or unload.
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Road closures
Apply for a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order required for road closures
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Scaffolding or gantry
To place scaffolding or gantry on a public highway or anywhere else you don’t own, you’ll need to apply for a license.
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Section 50 excavations
You must apply for permission to excavate or open a footway or carriageway to carry out works on the highway.
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Vehicle crossovers
To install a temporary vehicle crossover, you must apply for a licence.
