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Conditions of licence

These are the conditions of licence for temporary vehicle crossover licences.

  • In accordance with the Highways Act 1980, we may grant permission to carry out an excavation in the public highway.
  • This permission does not relieve the licensee from compliance with or being subject to the London Building Act, The Town and Country Planning Act, or any other Acts, Regulations, other by laws and General Statutory provisions in the area and shall not be regarded as dispensing with such compliance.
  • A deposit is required and held to cover the costs of any damage caused to the highways that may occur during works. Should the Council carry out any remedial works, if the deposit exceeds the cost of the works, the remainder will be refunded. Deposits are held for the period prescribed for permanent reinstatement under The New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 and refunded on a written request once the site has been inspected. Failure to request an inspection could result in a non-refund of your deposit.
  • Any disturbance or damage to utility plant will be the responsibility of the licensee.
  • The signatory of this application is the person accepting responsibility for the compliance of all conditions and regulations associated with excavations in the public highway.
  • The licence agreement will become invalid if any of the conditions are not adhered to or the licensee no longer has an interest in the project.
  • The permission should not cause a nuisance, disturbance or danger to the users of the highway.
  • The highway will at all times be kept in a neat and tidy condition and free from obstructions.
  • Any form of pedestrian management must have clear signage agreed with the Highways Officer.
  • The council is indemnified against all claims resulting from any incident caused by the excavations. All applicants must have public liability insurance of £10 million to work on the public highway. Failure to have insurance would result in your licence becoming invalid.
  • All licences issued must be displayed on site.
  • The works are carried out entirely at the applicant’s risk, and have been specified by the applicant. The London Borough of Islington has no liability for the works or the maintenance of the works (either now or in the future) and has no liability for damage caused to private property by the works.
  • The applicant must satisfy him/herself that undertaker’s equipment will not be affected (by consultation and with trial holes where appropriate), or if such equipment is affected, the applicant shall carry out any works or take any necessary measures as required by the affected undertaker. All reinstatements to be to the NRASWA 1991 code of practice.
  • The works will be signed, guarded and lit to the standards detailed in Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual. Open excavations must also be covered when works are not taking place. Operatives with NRASWA accreditation must undertake Works.
  • Safe access must be provided for pedestrians. Pedestrians must not be diverted across any carriageway.
  • Any service or structure constructed beneath the footway, or any repairs or alterations to a structure beneath the footway must be at least 450mm below the footway surface.
  • No footways or carriageways are to be closed unless agreed.
  • The applicant must conform to any instructions given by any officer of the council if the instruction relates to health and safety.
  • This licence is issued for the purposes of section 171 of the Highways Act 1980 and/or Section 50 of the New Roads and Streetworks Act 1991 Act,
  • Islington’s policy is that we will not remove a tree for installing a temporary crossover.
  • You are reminded that wilful obstruction of the public highway is an offence (s137, Highways Act 1980). Recent legislation changes now allow the Council to issue a FPN (Fixed Penalty Notice) to persons deemed to be responsible for such obstructions. The current level of fine is £280.50 for failing to comply with all licence conditions.
  • Once works are finished, you must inform the council by emailing StreetWorks@islington.gov.uk. A site inspection will take place. Should any apparatus have been placed below or on the footway or carriageway, the council requires as-built drawings as to the location of the plant. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in non-compliance fees being charged.
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