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Section 50 Licences

If you would like to install apparatus beneath a road, verge or pavement (gas pipes, drainage connections, electric connections etc.) a licence will be required.

Licence to Place, Retain and Maintain Apparatus within the Highway - guidance notes (PDF) [76KB]
Application for Licence to Place, Retain and Maintain Apparatus within the Highway (PDF) [102KB]
Application for Licence to Place, Retain and Maintain Apparatus within the Highway (Word doc) [85KB]

Please submit an N notice before you start the work.

Apply for a Part N Notice

Please submit an R Notice when you finish.

Apply for a Part R Notice

Section 50 Licences

Email s50streetworks@durham.gov.uk
Telephone 03000 269195

Document downloads

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Apply for a temporary road, path or public right of way closure for roadworks