Apply for permission to Excavate (RSA Sec 56)

Use this form if you are excavating a road.

Cost of application

The application fee for this permit is £384. Payment will be required at the end of the form using a credit or debit card.

What you will need to have

• Contractors and Developers details
• Permission from the Developer
• Public liability insurance certificate
• Drawings of the planned work
• NRSWA SWQR accreditation card for works supervisor. (This will be a photo of your badge)
• NRSWA SWQR accreditation card for works operative

Notice needed

• Minor (work duration up to 3 days) - 1 months notice
• Standard (work duration up to 10 days) - 1 months notice
• Major (work duration over 10 days or a road closure) - 90 days notice

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