If you want to carry out work on or near a public road and you are not a utility company, you need a Section 50 (street works) or Section 171 (temporary excavation) licence from us.
Before you start
The company named on the public liability insurance document should apply.
If a sewer connection is also needed, you will need a Thames Water Section 106 agreement for the site address.
You will need
Uploading supporting documents
You will be asked to upload some documents; Proof of public liability insurance, NRSWA qualifications (operative and supervisor), traffic management plans and site drawings, utility agreement if needed eg Thames Water Section 106 agreement.
What happens next
We aim to give you the licence within 10 working days.
This form should take approximately ten minutes to complete.
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