The Council have introduced a new set of Highway forms for the issuing of Highway Licenses. The new forms are as follows:
- Temporary Traffic Regulation Order/Notice Application Form (TTRO) – This application form should be used by anyone who wants to introduce a temporary restriction to the Highway, for example, a road closure, speed restriction, or parking suspension.
- License to Break Open the Highway Application Form – This application form should be used by anyone who wants to excavate on the Highway. If you are installing, amending, or inspecting apparatus in the highway (such as pipes or wires), this form also acts as a Section 50 License Application Form.
- License to install Scaffolding on the Highway Application Form – This application should be used by anyone who wants to install scaffolding or other temporary demountable structures on or over the road or pavement.
- License to work within Highway limits Application Form – This application should be used by anyone who wants to conduct works on the road or pavement which are not covered in the above categories. This can include but is not limited to tree works, painting and decorating, hedge cutting, etc.
- License to deposit materials on the Highway Application Form – This application should be used by anyone who wants to store materials in skips, containers or on pallets on the road or pavement.
- License to install street decorations Application Form – This application should be used by anyone who wants to put out bunting, banners, lighting or other street decorations on or over the road or pavement.
You can find these forms at the side of this webpage.
As the Council does not currently operate a permit scheme, statutory undertakers such as utility companies must also use the above application forms as notification forms.
Fees and Charges
Councillors have also approved new fees for Highway Licenses, which can be seen below
|
License |
Cost for first 7 days (inc. VAT) |
Cost per additional 7 days (inc. VAT) |
|
Temporary Traffic Regulation Order/Notice |
£168.00 |
£84.00 |
|
License to Break Open the Highway |
£84.00 |
£42.00 |
|
License to install Scaffolding on the Highway |
£84.00 |
£42.00 |
|
License to work within Highway limits |
£84.00 |
£42.00 |
|
License to deposit materials on the Highway |
£42.00 |
£21.00 |
|
License to install street decorations |
No Charge
|
|
Street work qualification requirements
Anyone who is working in or on the highway, including pavements, will need to ensure that suitable traffic management equipment is set out by a qualified street works operative and supervised by a qualified street works supervisor, and that where excavation works occur on the highway, a qualified street works operative is on site at all times while work is being conducted.
For 2025-2026, the Council is able to offer a street works service to assist contractors with their statutory obligations by providing the following for hire, subject to availability:
|
Service |
Cost (inc. VAT) |
|
Road Signs (per day) |
£30.00 |
|
Street Works Supervisor (per hour) |
£56.64 |
|
Street Works Operative (per hour) |
£56.64 |
We encourage all contractors to hold their own street works qualifications. The Highway Authority is working with Learn Scilly to offer training courses for street works. Please contact learnscilly@scilly.gov.uk if you are interested in enroling on a course.
If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact the Highway Authority by emailing highways@scilly.gov.uk or calling 01720 424450.
