Section 50 streetworks licence - existing apparatus

This process must be followed when the applicant requires consent for work on existing apparatus in the highway.

All reasonably practicable steps must be taken to identify other apparatus in the vicinity of the works applied for. It is recommended that the results of any enquiries are no older than 3 months.

Before you apply

The applicant must submit this form together with the following:

• 2 copies of a scale plan of the proposed location of the apparatus marked by a red broken line
• proof of the contractor’s public liability insurance. This must provide a minimum £5m cover and be maintained from commencement of works on the highway up to completion and acceptance by the council of the permanent reinstatement
• proof of the contractor’s street works accreditation qualification. It is a requirement under NRSWA that any person or organisation who wishes to open a public highway to carry out any installation, inspection, adjustment, repair or alteration of apparatus must ensure that the works are supervised by a fully certified supervisor (excavation AND reinstatement) and carried out by a certificated operative
• payment of £352 (or £402 if works over 1.5 metres in depth). This payment is exempt from VAT and is made up as follows:
  • £202 administration charge
  • £150 inspection fees (or £200 if works over 1.5 metres in depth)

Payment is due on application and we prefer this to be made by credit or debit card over the phone. We can also accept cheques, made payable to Dorset Council.