You must apply for a licence if you want to place building materials on a road.

You need to apply at least five working days before you need the licence, unless it's an emergency.

Licence period

The maximum licence period is five days.

Fee

The licence fee is £16 per day. We'll send you an invoice after we receive your application. You can pay pay the invoice online by credit or debit card.

Before you apply

You must have public liability insurance with cover of at least £5 million. We'll ask for a copy of your insurance certificate as part of your application.

How to apply

Fill in our online enquiry form to apply. You'll need to tell us:

• reason you want to store the building materials on the highway

• the exact location

• how long you expect the materials to be there

• details of signs, lighting and barriers to protect highway users

• details of any pedestrian or traffic management required

Changes to your application

You must tell us if any of the details in your application change. You can contact us online about your licence.