Roadworks permit scheme - Print version

The scheme covers anyone who wants to carry out roadworks or certain other activities on Coventry's roads.

Detailed information about what activities are covered by the scheme can be found at the West and Shires permit scheme [/downloads/download/3610/roadworks_permit_scheme].

Objectives and benefits

Because the Council runs a permit scheme, anyone planning to carry out works on the road has to apply for permission. This gives the Council the power to approve or refuse the application, and to put on any conditions, such as what time the works can be carried out. This means the Council can control and co-ordinate roadworks to reduce the risk of any problems.

What will the permit scheme mean for the road user?

The main purpose of the permit scheme is to avoid any problems caused by unnecessary or badly controlled roadworks. Other benefits include:

• improving journey times and reliability for all our road users
• reducing congestion
• improving the information available on works, including advanced warning
• increasing the planning and control of works to improve safety and reduce damage to the road.

Fee regulations

Under the Permit Scheme, the Council can charge for:

1. The issue of a permit
2. An application for a permit, where the Permit Scheme requires a 'Provisional Advance Authorisation' as part of the application
3. Each time the permit or the conditions are changed.

Permit fees do not include costs charged or recoverable by the Council covering other areas linked to the work, such as Temporary Traffic Orders or parking suspensions.

The fees are designed to help the Council cover any costs, not to make a profit.

Permit fees