Apply for a Section 50 licence

You must complete this form and make a payment online if you propose to excavate the public highway.

Before you begin the form, please make sure you read and understand the following:

• Section 50 licence guidance notes.

We need 72 hours to process your application and issue a licence. You should make sure that you submit this application form at least three working days before any works are carried out.

Section 50 licence application fee

• See full breakdown of fees.

Fees are payable online when the application is made.