Apply for road space booking (to support a Section 184, 278 or 38)
Roadworks need to be booked with us in advance, to reduce disruption to routes that run through Buckinghamshire.
This application is exclusively for developments related to:
- Section 184 Licence
- Section 278 Agreement
- Section 38 Agreement
If you are not applying in relation to one of these, apply for a Section 171 Licence.
Why we manage requests for roadworks
As the Highway Authority, we manage the local road network. We book all roadworks in advance, onto the national road works permitting system, so they can be coordinated.
This allows us to:
- reduce disruption to traffic
- control the road network in emergencies
- avoid conflicts with other permitted works in the area
If you are planning works within the public highway, you must have an approved road space booking permit.
The penalties for not booking roadworks in advance
If you perform roadworks without our consent, we will issue you a Fixed Penalty Notice.
It is an offence under the Traffic Management Act 2004 (TMA) and the Traffic Management Permit Scheme (England) Regulations 2007 (the Permit Regulations) to perform roadworks within the public highway without prior consent from the Highway Authority.
Failure to book road space may affect the applicant's ability to apply for future licences, for example a Section 184 Licence.
Before you apply
Ensure that you have the appropriate Licence or Agreement to do the works.
You can check which licence you need.
Apply
As part of the application, you'll need to give us:
- Licence or Agreement reference number (this usually starts with 'AS', 'PSW', or 'S184')
- details of the contractor
- proposals for traffic management (including drawings and works programme)
- New Roads and Street Works Act accreditation (NRSWA) (supervisor and operatives)
- copy of public liability insurance (with a minimum value of £10 million)
This service costs £193 for each road space booking.