Sections 38, 50, 58, 171, 184 and 278

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Sections 38, 50, 58, 171, 184 and 278

Apply for agreements or works licences.

Section 38 Agreement application

A Section 38 Agreement is a section of the Highways Act 1980 that allows developers enter into a legal agreement with the Local Highway Authority to have new highway infrastructure adopted and maintained at public expense.

If you would like to apply for the Section 38 Agreement, please follow these steps:

Step 1: Read our guidance documents

We have written detailed guidance documents on Section 38 Agreement which you may find useful:

We have also created a development management process chart which shows the stages from the pre-application discussions with the local planning authority to when the works begin on site. This chart may be helpful of understanding the process from the beginning to the end:

See also:

Step 2: Apply

Download the application form

The form sets out the details and information required to enable us to process the application.

Send the application form with the required documents to: HighwayTechSub@worcestershire.gov.uk or alternatively to the following address: Section 38/278 Technician, Network Control, Worcestershire County Council, County Hall, Spetchley Road, Worcester, WR5 2NP

Please note that Worcestershire’s supervision of the works will only commence when:

  • all technical details have been approved
  • all necessary fees have been paid

Make a payment

For commuted sum payments and payments over £10,000 please email HighwayTechSub@worcestershire.gov.uk 

Contacts

For further information regarding Section 38 Agreements

Contact us

Section 50 streetworks licence application

Steps

If you would like to apply for the Section 50 licence follow these steps:

Step 1: About the Section 50 licence

Step 2: Apply (if your organisation does not yet have an online account, go and create a company account)

Step 3: Read the guidance notes

Step 4: Track your application via your dashboard - you can find an application based on the request ID, the location, the type of application, the work type, the road name, the town, postcode or the date the works are expected to happen: Login to your account

Section 58 Protected sections of the highway

Section 58 of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 is a legal notice which is served on all the 'statutory undertakers' who carry out work in the county. It allows local authorities to protect sections of the highway from certain works, following substantial road works (e.g. resurfacing or reconstruction).

The Council provides advance notice of these restrictions so that works promoters (Utility companies, or private contractors/developers) can arrange to conduct their works in advance of the restriction coming into force. This process promotes better works planning and co-ordination, helps minimise disruption to road users, and helps to prolong the life of the roads.

The restrictions can last up to five years following the completion of the works. Emergency works such as gas escapes or loss of power are exempt from the restriction.

To view Section 58 Restrictions, visit the Roadworks Map (opens in a new window) and then choose:

  • customize my map
  • operational information
  • section 58 restrictions

Section 171 consent application

Steps

If you would like to apply for the Section 171 consent follow these steps:

Step 1: About the Section 171 consent

Step 2: Apply (if your organisation does not yet have an online account, go and create a company account)

Step 3: Read the guidance notes

Step 4: Track your application via your dashboard - you can find an application based on the request ID, the location, the type of application, the work type, the road name, the town, postcode or the date the works are expected to happen: Login to your account

Section 184 licence application

A Section 184 license (Highways Act 1980) requires a developer to obtain a license from the Highway Authority for the construction of a temporary vehicular access relating to a new development, which then become incorporated into a Section 278 or combined Section 278/38 Agreement.

If you would like to apply for a 184 licence, please follow these steps:

Step 1: Read our guidance documents

We have written detailed guidance documents on Section 184 licence which you may find useful:

Step 2: Apply

Download the application form

The form sets out the details and information required to enable us to process the application.

Send the application form with the required documents to: HighwayTechSub@worcestershire.gov.uk or alternatively to the following address: Section 38/278 Technician, Network Control, Worcestershire County Council, County Hall, Spetchley Road, Worcester, WR5 2NP

Commencement on site will only be permitted when:

  • the license is signed
  • all technical details have been approved
  • all necessary fees have been paid 
  • street work permits are in place for the work

Make a payment

For commuted sum payments and payments over £10,000 please email HighwayTechSub@worcestershire.gov.uk 

Contacts

For further information regarding Section 184 licences

Contact us 

Section 278 Agreement application

A Section 278 Agreement is a section of the Highways Act 1980 that allows developers to enter into a legal agreement with the Local Highway Authority to make alterations or improvements to a public highway.

If you would like to apply for the Section 278 Agreement, please follow these steps:

Step 1: Read our guidance documents

We have written detailed guidance documents on Section 278 Agreement which you may find useful:

We have also created a development management process chart which shows the stages from the pre-application discussions with the local planning authority to when the works begin on site. This chart may be helpful of understanding the process from the beginning to the end:

See also:

Step 2: Apply

Download the application form

The form sets out the details and information required to enable us to process the application.

Send the application form with the required documents to: HighwayTechSub@worcestershire.gov.uk or alternatively to the following address: Section 38/278 Technician, Network Control, Worcestershire County Council, County Hall, Spetchley Road, Worcester, WR5 2NP

Please note that commencement on site will only be permitted when:

  • the agreement is signed
  • all technical details have been approved
  • all necessary fees have been paid 
  • street work permits are in place for the work

Make a payment

For commuted sum payments and payments over £10,000 please email HighwayTechSub@worcestershire.gov.uk 

Contacts

For further information regarding Section 278 Agreements

Contact us

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