Apply for street works highway licence
To place a temporary obstruction on a public highway or anywhere else you don’t own, you’ll need to apply for a licence.
You need a licence for any temporary obstruction on the public highway, include scaffolding, gantries, hoardings and building materials. If a structure is located on the highway without the relevant permission, you will be charged a non-compliance fee in addition to a licence management fee.
If you want to put an obstruction on a red route (such as Holloway Road, Upper Street and City Road), you must apply for permission from Transport for London (TfL).
If you have any questions, get in touch: streetworks@islington.gov.uk
Apply for a street works licence
You can apply for licences online. For refund requests, download and complete the form under 'Useful documents' on this page.
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Building materials
For permission to place building materials on the highway, you must apply for a licence.
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Containers
To place a container on the highway, you need to apply for a license.
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Crane
A crane licence permits a mobile crane or aerial platform to operate on the public highway.
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Highways occupation
A highways occupation licence gives you permission to occupy the highway.
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Hoarding
Apply for permission to place hoarding on the highway.
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Licence extensions
If you wish to extend your street works licence, you must apply for an extension and pay a fee.
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Pit lanes
A pit lane licence permits loading vehicles to stop on the highway to load or unload.
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Road closures
Apply for a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order required for road closures
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Scaffolding or gantry
To place scaffolding or gantry on a public highway or anywhere else you don’t own, you’ll need to apply for a license.
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Section 50 excavations
You must apply for permission to excavate or open a footway or carriageway to carry out works on the highway.
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Vehicle crossovers
To install a temporary vehicle crossover, you must apply for a licence.
