Apply for a permanent road closure
Details for permanently closing part of a public road, also known as 'stopping up'.
You will need to contact the correct people depending on which law the closure comes under:
| Act | Section of Act | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Town and Country Planning Act 1990 | Section 247 | Gov.uk: National transport casework team |
| Town and Country Planning Act 1990 | Section 257 | contact us (the closure can only be processed if it is for an approved planning application or a government department) |
| Highways Act 1980 | Section 116 | contact us (we will have to apply for a Magistrate's Court Order and the road can only be closed if it is deemed no longer necessary for public use) |
Contact us
- Contact Customer Services
- help@durham.gov.uk
- 03000 26 0000
