You need a licence to create a cellar underneath a building, or to install pavement lights or ventilation systems underneath a street.

We grant licences subject to:

• the diversion of statutory undertakers' apparatus (eg pipes, cables, ducts etc)

• the method of work for the duration of the works

• measurements of cellar grate/pavement lights or ducts

• maintenance of apparatus by the owner

• public liability insurance in case of accident or claim

A description of these terms can be found in the Highways Act 1980, section 180.

Before applying

Before applying for a licence, you must already have planning permission for the work you plan to undertake.

Fees

The fee for this licence is £194. You'll need to pay the fee online after we've sent you an invoice.

How to apply

You'll need to contact us online to apply for a licence. You'll need to tell us what work you're planning to undertake and full details of the location.