The WaSP scheme requires an activity promoter to apply for a permit in order to ‘book’ time on the highway. The Permit Authority (WCC Network Control) issues permits with conditions attached to better focus the activity in terms of reducing the impact on road users and other stakeholders.

The main benefits of permitting are:

• improved co-ordination of activities on the highway through better active management of the highway network improved incident response and improved information to the travelling public

The secondary benefits of permitting are:

• environmental benefits from the reductions in disruption,  congestion and reduction in associated pollution
• improved long term maintenance of the highway pavement asset

Reports and documents

Addendum to West and Shires Permit Scheme (WaSP) 4 February 2020 (PDF)

Application Annex for Worcestershire County Council to operate the West and Shires Permit Scheme - April 2019 (PDF)

Permit Scheme Fees Table April 2019 (PDF)

Permit Scheme Notification letter (PDF)

2019 Statement of compliance (PDF)

West and Shires Permit Scheme Operational Guidance (PDF)

West and Shires Permit Scheme (PDF)

Worcestershire Streetworks Permit Scheme Year 1 Evaluation Report Summary February 2018 (PDF)

Worcestershire Streetworks Permit Scheme Year 1 Evaluation Report February 2018 (PDF)

Worcestershire County Council Permit Scheme Order 2015 (PDF)