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Building Materials on the Highway

You need permission to place building materials on the public highway. A highway includes not only the road but also footways and verges.

Permission is given on a daily basis.

Are there any rules?

Public liability insurance is required. To find out more download the terms and conditions shown opposite.  You must also think carefully about the exact location, size of ground area, type of materials and most importantly pedestrian and vehicle safety.

Cost

Permission costs £6.00 a day.  Make cheques payable to 'City of York Council' and return it with your application.

Apply for permission

Please complete the application form and send it to us at the address shown on the contact details.  You must give one weeks notice so that we can consider your application. 

For further information please contact us at the address and telephone number shown.

Contact

Highway Liaison Officer
Network Management
9 St Leonard's Place, York YO1 7ET
tel: (01904) 551494
fax: (01904) 551412
email: highway.liaison
@york.gov.uk