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Occupation of the road in connection with building work


Licence summary 

If you wish to temporarily deposit building materials, scaffolding, temporary hoardings, rubbish or other items in a street or make a temporary excavation you must have consent from the local authority.

You must comply with any conditions attached to a consent and comply with requirements relating to the fencing off and lighting of deposits or excavations.

Regulation summary 

A summary of the regulation relating to this licence (new window)

Apply online

Application for a permit to occupy the road in connection with building work (new window)

Application to change a permit to occupy the road in connection with building work (Contact us: 01352 701234)

Application to extend a permit to occupy the road in connection with building work  (Contact us: 01352 701234)

Will tacit consent apply? 

No. It is in the public interest that the authority must process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from the local authority within a reasonable period, please contact it. You can do this online if you applied through the UK Welcomes service (new window) or use the contact details below.

Failed application redress 

Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance.

If you wish to appeal against a decision you may do so to the local Magistrates' court.

Licence holder redress 

Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance.

If you wish to appeal against a decision you may do so to the local Magistrates' court.

Consumer complaint 

We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, Citizens Advice (new window) will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre (new window).

Contact details

Streetscene, Alltami Depot, Mold Road, Alltami, Mold, Flintshire, CH7 6LG.

Telephone: 01352 701234

Email: streetscene@flintshire.gov.uk

Trade associations 

Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) (new window)

Federation of Master Builders (new window)

National Federation of Builders (NFB) (new window)

In partnership with EUGO