Manchester City Council

Works on the highway

  1. Summary

    You require consent from us to undertake the following works on the highway:

    • Making temporary excavations 
    • Alterations to the Highway 
    • Trial Holes - Opening Up Of The Highway  
    • Placing Private Utility Services  
    • Placing Private Utility Apparatus  
    • Maintenance of Private Services / Apparatus  
    • Lightning Conductors / Rods  
    • Cellar Lights  

    We have the right to specify conditions relating to the consent for undertaking works on the highway (see the guidance notes for more information).

  2. Fees

    £252

  3. Application and guidance notes

    Apply for consent

    Guidance notes and conditions

  4. Attachments required

    Public liability insurance

  5. Legislation

    http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66/contents

  6. Validity and renewals

    The consent is valid for the period approved.

  7. Complaints

    Contact Highways in the first instance.

  8. Contact us

    If you require traffic management or a TTRO please email: highwaynetworkmanagement@manchester.gov.uk