Section 184

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:

• Highways Specification document (PDF)
• Worcestershire County Council Standard Details Part 1 document (PDF)
• Worcestershire County Council Standard Details Part 2 document (PDF)

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 

• S184 licence fee

Contacts

For further information regarding Section 184 licences

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