Highways occupation
A highways occupation licence gives you permission to occupy the highway. This could be for a structure, cable protectors or barriers required for other works.
How to apply
You must apply at least 10 working days in advance to give us enough time to process the licence and ensure the co-ordination of works. Make sure you include the correct documentation or we cannot process the licence.
You will need to complete an online application form. As part of the application, you must provide:
- an emergency contact number (available 24 hours a day)
- a reason for occupying the highway
- footway location and carriageway location
- estimated dates you require the licence
- a description and measurements of items to be placed on the highway including length and width in metres
- a scale drawing of the exact proposed location, indicating the dimensions of the object, barriers or cable protectors, the width of the pavement and the proximity to the kerb
- a photo or illustration of the type of item you’re proposing to use
- pedestrian and/or traffic management plan if it won’t be possible to maintain a 1.5 metre pedestrian walkway
- confirmation that you hold a public liability insurance policy for £5 million or £10 million for large structures that will cover for the period you will occupy the highway
This licence does not allow any occupation of parking bays. You can apply for a parking suspension separately by emailing parkingsuspensions@islington.gov.uk.
Fees and payment
Management fee
The management fee is based on:
- the type of works
- number of items
- locations
- duration and size of structure
We will tell you the total amount to pay before approving your application.
There are three levels of fee.
| Fee level | Size | Duration of works | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Small occupation - less than 5 sqm |
Less than 24 hours | £312 |
| 2 | Standard - up to 10 sqm | More than 24 hours, less than 14 days | £795 |
| 3 |
Sizeable impact over 10 sqm and less than 20sqm |
Up to 14 days | £1,038 |
No payment is required with the application form.
The licence fee is payable if you apply and later cancel, if officers have inspected the site location.
We may ask for a deposit against damage to the public highway. We will hold this during your highways occupation permission and return it to you after inspect your finished works.
Non-compliance charge
You must comply with the agreed traffic and pedestrian management plan you submit with your application. We will charge you a non-compliance fee for any change from this plan.