You need a licence to put a banner over the highway.

Apply for a banner over the highway

You must apply at least 3 months before the banner is due to be put up.

Cost

It costs £51 an hour of staff time per application.

It is free if you are a charity.

Pay by phone

Call 01305 224942 to pay by credit or debit card (all major credit/debit cards accepted).

Pay by cheque

You can pay by cheque or postal order. 

Make it payable to Dorset Council and write your address on the back.

Send it to:

Highways Operations
Charminster Depot
Wanchard Lane
Dorchester
DT2 9RP

Conditions of consent

You must:

  • allow 3 calendar months for the application to be processed
  • make sure that the supports for the banner are adequate
  • make sure the lowest point of the banner and catenaries (support wires) are at least 5.5 metres (18 feet) above the road surface
  • use qualified contractors to put up and take down the banner
  • supply a copy of your insurance policy confirming that public liability insurance is valid for the period of placement of the banner and to the minimum value of £5 million

Submit a contact form if you want to attach decorative lighting or bunting to street lights.