Apply for a temporary structure licence for a highway

An application form must be completed and returned no less than 10 working days before it is intended to erect or retain the temporary structure on or over the highway. A temporary structure will only be licenced for a maximum of one month. No licence period extension will be granted. A new application will be required if the structure is required for a further period of up to one month.

Please note:

• the applicant must have a minimum £10m public liability insurance
• where the applicant directly employs operatives, employers liability insurance giving a minimum cover of £10m is required
• we reserve the right to increase required insurance amounts if it is considered that the site location requires a higher degree of cover
• a sketch or plan showing the proposed location of the temporary structure must be submitted with the application
• if additional permits are required due to the requirement for traffic management, footway or road closures then this will increase the lead time for your application

Payment for £210 will be requested on receipt of the application unless your company has been approved for a monthly account. The application fee is non-refundable.

Submission of a form and payment does not mean permission has been granted and no temporary structure may be erected or retained on or over the highway without a licence being granted first. To apply please complete and return a WCC hoarding, access arm and crane application (DOC, 484 KB) to your local area office.

If granted:

• the licence will give details of the required standard of signing and guarding to be provided and the clearances to be maintained on or over the highway
• the licence will prescribe special conditions which must be adhered to at all times
• the temporary structure must not obstruct access to statutory undertakers equipment and plant or highway furniture

Placing a temporary structure on or over the highway without a valid licence over a public road is illegal. Warwickshire County Council will consider issuing a retrospective licence in these circumstances.

The charge for consideration of a retrospective temporary structure licence is £315 for a one month licence effective from 1 October 2024. The charge is payable regardless of whether the temporary structure licence is granted.

Warwickshire County Council may also take other enforcement action as deemed appropriate.