STREET WORKS LICENCE
SECTION 50, NEW ROADS & STREET WORKS ACT 1991
PART 1
GUIDANCE NOTES FOR APPLICANTS
(Form SWL1)
Form SWL1 (this form) The Notes for Guidance for Applicants acts as an introduction into the requirements of
the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (“NRSWA”), and is a simple checklist and guide for the applicant.
The requirement to obtain a Street Works Licence applies to any person or organisation (other than a Statutory
Body) who wishes to place, retain and thereafter inspect, maintain, adjust, repair, alter or renew apparatus, or
change its position or remove it from the Highway.
The term apparatus includes surface boxes, ironware, drains, cables, ducts, sewer pipes, water and gas pipes
etc.
The person granted a Street Works Licence becomes an Undertaker for the purposes of NRSWA, and therefore
attracts the relevant duties and responsibilities imposed by the Act and its associated Secondary Legislation and
Codes of Practice.
Financial penalties will be imposed by the Street Authority against the licence holder, who will be held responsible
for non-compliance with the relevant statutory duties or licence conditions. Applicants should note that this
responsibility cannot be delegated to any other person or organisation. Within the rural county of Dorset the
Street Authority is Dorset County Council.
A Street Works Licence or consent to work on existing apparatus in the highway will only be granted to the
owner(s) of the apparatus or his/her/their Successors in Title. Owners should note their statutory duty to ensure
that the apparatus is properly maintained at all times.
Applicants should note that special conditions may be imposed by the Street Authority:


To minimise the inconvenience to persons using the street, having regard to people with a disability in
particular.
For works in Traffic Sensitive Streets, Streets with Special Engineering Difficulties and Protected Streets.
NB: The applicant must adhere strictly to these conditions.
The Licensee must permit the Street Authority to monitor his performance throughout all stages of street works.
These are signing and guarding, excavation, backfilling and reinstatement immediately after permanent
reinstatement, between 6 and 9 months after permanent reinstatement and during the one month preceding the
end of the guarantee period. (This period will begin from the date the Street Authority is notified of the
permanent reinstatement).
Where the apparatus in respect of which an application for a Street Works Licence is made to the Street Authority
is to be placed or retained on a line crossing the street, and not along the line of the street, a person aggrieved by:
a) the refusal of the Authority to grant him a licence
b) their refusal to grant a licence except on terms prohibiting its assignment or
c) any terms or conditions of the licence granted to him
may appeal to the Secretary of State.
Form SWL2 (Part 2) Street Works Licence Application – New Apparatus must be completed when the
applicant intends to place and retain NEW apparatus in the highway. All reasonably practicable steps must be
taken to identify other apparatus in the vicinity of the works applied for. (NB: it is recommended that the results of
any enquiries are no older than 3 months).
The applicant must submit this form (SWL2) together with the following:-
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
2 copies of a scale plan of the proposed location of the apparatus marked by a red broken line.
Proof of the Contractor’s Public Liability Insurance. This must provide a minimum £5m cover and be
maintained from commencement of the works on the highway up to completion and acceptance by the
Street Authority of the permanent reinstatement.
Proof of the Contractor’s Street Works accreditation qualifications. It is a requirement under the New
Roads & Street Works Act 1991 that any person or organisation who wishes to open a public highway to
carry out any installation, inspection, adjustment, repair or alteration of apparatus must ensure that the
works are supervised by a fully certified supervisor (excavation AND reinstatement) and carried
out by a certificated operative.
Payment of £440.00 in the form of a cheque made payable to Dorset County Council. This payment is
exempt from VAT and is made up as follows:

£130.00 Administration Fee (non returnable)

£160.00 Capitalised Fee in lieu of annual charge

£150.00 Inspection Fees (£200 if works over 1.5m. deep)
In order for Dorset County Council (as the Street Authority) to comply with its statutory duty, all application forms
SWL2 must be submitted at least ONE MONTH in advance of commencement of the proposed works. The
application form must be signed by the owner of the apparatus.
Form SWL3 (Part 3) Street Works Licence Application – Existing Apparatus must be completed when the
applicant requires consent for work on EXISTING apparatus in the highway. All reasonably practicable steps
must be taken to identify other apparatus in the vicinity of the works applied for. (NB: it is recommended that the
results of any enquiries are no older than 3 months).
The applicant must submit this form (SWL3), together with the following:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
2 copies of a scale plan of the proposed location of the apparatus marked by a red broken line.
Proof of the Contractor’s Public Liability Insurance. This must provide a minimum £5m cover and be
maintained from commencement of works on the highway up to completion and acceptance by the
Street Authority of the permanent reinstatement.
Proof of the Contractor’s Street Works accreditation qualification. It is a requirement under NRSWA that
any person or organisation who wishes to open a public highway to carry out any installation, inspection,
adjustment, repair or alteration of apparatus must ensure that the works are supervised by a fully
certified supervisor (excavation AND reinstatement) and carried out by a certificated operative.
Payment of £265.00 in the form of a cheque payable to Dorset County Council. This payment is exempt
from VAT and is made up as follows:
 £110.00 Administration Fee (non returnable)
 £150.00 Inspection Fees (3 inspections) (£200 if works over 1.5m. deep)
In order for Dorset County Council (as the Street Authority) to comply with its statutory duty, all application forms
SWL3 must be submitted at least ONE MONTH in advance of commencement of the proposed works except in
the case of emergency repairs. The application form must be signed by the owner of the apparatus.
Form SWL4 (Part 4) The Notice of Works, should be submitted by the licensee at least SEVEN DAYS before
the intended starting date of the works.
The Licensee must inform the Street Authority of the completion of the reinstatement by the end of the
following working day, stating whether it is interim or permanent. If an interim reinstatement is carried
out, this must be made permanent within 6 months.
Form SWL5 (Part 5) The Registration of the Works, must be completed by the licensee and submitted to
Dorset County Council (as the Street Authority) within SEVEN DAYS of completion of the works (including
permanent reinstatement and clearing the site). It is essential that the actual final measurements and completion
date (guarantee start date) are recorded. If the works have to be extended, the Street Authority must be
contacted immediately to make sure the road space is available. Failure to do so will incur charges under
S. 74 of NRSWA.
Form SWL7 (Part 7) The Duty of Care: Controlled Waste Transfer Note must be completed where any waste
from the excavation has to be disposed of. A copy of the completed form must be retained by the licence holder
with a copy given to the person accepting the waste. A third copy of the completed form should be submitted to
Dorset County Council (as the Street Authority), with Form SWL5, within SEVEN days of completing the works.
Street Works Licence Application for Placing Apparatus in The
Highway Section 50, New Roads & Street Works Act 1991
PART 2
Form SWL2
Ref. :
TO: ROAD SPACE MANAGEMENT, DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL
(NB:
Those applicants not familiar with the requirements of this legislation are strongly advised to appoint a contractor with the
appropriate knowledge to help complete this application and to conduct the works on their behalf. Non-compliance with
any requirement of the New Roads & Street Works Act 1991 may result in severe financial penalties.
SECTION 1 Owner of Apparatus
Surname/
Company: _________________________________________
Forenames/
Contact:: ________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Postcode:
Tel Work: _________________________ Home/Mob: ______________________
Email Address: ___________________________________________
SECTION 2 Precise Location of Proposed Works. (Tick boxes where necessary). (2 detailed plans must be
submitted with form)
Property Ref/No.: ____________________________ Road/Street:
District/Parish/Ward: _______________________________
Postcode:
____________________________________________
Town/Village: _____________________________________
National Grid Reference:
Category of Works
Emergency
Urgent
Special
Urgent
Type of Works:
Minor w/out
Excavation
Minor with
Excavation
Major
Project
Standard
Works
_________________________________________________________________________________
Estimated length of works:
(in metres)
Average
depth of
excavation
Proposed start date:
Over
1.5 M
Up to
1.5 M
Estimated Duration:
Hours
Works with no
excavation
Days
Months
Planned Finish date:
Hours of Working:
Daylight
24 hours
Proposed Traffic
Control:
Work within:
Night Time
Stop/Go
Boards
am only
pm only
Temp. Traffic
Signals
Verge
Road
Closure
Priority
Flow
Footway
Carriageway
All
Not To Be
Used
SECTION 3 Details of person conducting the works
Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________ Tel No: ___________________________________________
E Mail Address: ____________________________________________
SECTION 4 Insurance Public Liability Insurance of a minimum £5 million must be provided up to completion of the permanent
reinstatement (proof to be submitted with this form).
Company Name: ________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________
Tel No: _____________________________ Policy No. _____________________________ Expiry date: ________________
SECTION 5 Declaration by owner of apparatus
I confirm that the foregoing details are correct, and acknowledge that the works referred to above must be
conducted in accordance with the requirements of the New Roads & Street Works Act 1991 (“NRSWA”),
associated legislation and codes of practice, together with any other conditions imposed by the Street Authority
in the relevant Licence, which includes my duty to secure that the work is supervised by an accredited
supervisor.
I confirm that all reasonably practicable steps have been taken to ensure that other owners of apparatus likely to
be affected by these works have been contacted and, where necessary, location of apparatus identified.
NB: it is recommended that the results of any enquiries are no older than 3 months.
I also acknowledge the statutory need for me to pay the prescribed inspection fee which will be imposed by the
Street Authority, including any defect inspection fees and the cost of any necessary remedial works conducted
by the Street Authority during the guarantee period.
I also acknowledge that the licence is granted on the condition that I will indemnify the Street Authority against
any claim in respect of injury, damage or loss arising out of:-
a)
the placing or presence in the street of apparatus to which the licence relates, or
b)
the execution by any person of any works authorised by the licence.
I also acknowledge that I have read and understood the Notes for Guidance and Standard Conditions as
attached (NB. Further specific conditions may be imposed at the time of granting the licence).
I confirm that any amendments to the details of the works (including dates of commencement
and completion) will be notified to the Street Authority as soon as they are known.
Signed: __________________________________________ Date: _________________________________
Printed (Name):
______________________________________
In the capacity of:
______________________________________
SECTION 6 Conditions
1.
The Street Authority for the Highway mentioned in Section 2 of Form SWL2 (“the Street Authority”) hereby grant
to the party named in Section 1 of Form SWL2 (“the Licensee”) with the intent that the same shall benefit and run
with the property described in Section 2 of Form SWL2 hereto Licence under Section 50 of the New Roads &
Street Works Act 1991 to place and leave in the Highway in the position shown by a red broken line on the plan
attached hereto the apparatus (“the Apparatus”) short particulars of which are set out in the Section 2 of Form
SWL2 hereto and to maintain, repair and reinstate the Apparatus and break open and have access to the
Highway for those purposes upon the terms and subject to the conditions hereinafter specified and subject also to
the relevant conditions and provisions contained in Schedule 3 of the said Act, and the Licensee hereby accepts
the Licence upon and subject to the said terms, conditions and provisions.
2.
This licence is granted to the owner of the Apparatus and his Successors in Title, and where he proposes to part
with his interest in the Apparatus he shall before doing so give 6 weeks notice to the Street Authority, stating to
whom the benefit of the licence is to be transferred.
3.
The Licensee shall:
(a)
Conduct all the relevant works in accordance with the requirements of the New Roads & Street Works Act 1991
and its associated Secondary Legislation and Codes of Practice.
Indemnify the Street Authority against any claim in respect of injury, damage or loss arising out of:
(i)
the placing or presence in the street of apparatus to which the licence relates, or
(ii)
the execution by any person of any works authorised by the licence;
(b)
and the former licensee shall indemnify the Street Authority against any claim in respect of injury, damage or loss
arising out of execution by the Authority or the Licensee of any works under Paragraph 7.
4.
The Licensee shall pay the Street Authority in connection with the grant of the licence: £440 made up of:
(a)
(b)
£130 in respect of administration expenses (non returnable)
£160 which the Street Authority will accept as a capitalised payment in lieu of the annual fee for administering the
licence, recoverable under Schedule 3 Section 2b of the New Roads & Street Works Act 1991
£150 for the chargeable inspection fee, per unit of inspection – an extra £50 will be payable if the works are to a
depth over 1.5m.
works in excess of 200 metres length will be subject to additional Inspection Fees.
(c)
(d)
5. The licence hereby granted shall remain in force until withdrawn by the Street Authority under Schedule 3 of the New
Roads & Street Works Act 1991 or surrendered to the Street Authority by the Licensee.
6. The Street Authority may determine this licence at any time:
(a)
(b)
(c)
on the expiration of such period as may be specified in the Notice, being a period of not less than seven working
days beginning with the date of service of the Notice on the Licensee, if any condition of this licence is
contravened by the Licensee or if the Street Authority becomes aware of the fact that the Licensee intends to
cease using or has abandoned the apparatus or intends to do so, or
the Licensee has parted with or intends to part with his interest in the apparatus in a case where assignment of
the licence is prohibited, or
The Street Authority considers the withdrawal of the licence is necessary for the purpose of the exercise of their
function as Street Authority.
NB. Under sub paragraph (c) not less than 3 months’ notice will be given by the Street Authority.
7.
Where a licence expires or is withdrawn or surrendered the Street Authority:
(a)
may remove the apparatus to which the licence relates or alter it in such manner as they think fit and reinstate the
street, and may recover from the former Licensee the expenses incurred by them in doing so.
if satisfied that the former Licensee can, within such reasonable time as they may specify, remove the apparatus
or alter it in such a manner as they may require and reinstate the street, they may authorise him to do so at his
own expense. A further licence will be required for such works.
(b)
8.
Any licence issued under this procedure by the Street Authority must not be construed as conferring any right for
the applicant to make any connection to a sewer, drain, pipe, cable or other apparatus.
9.
The Licence does not confer any right on the Licensee, as against the owners of land on which the highway is
situated, to use the land. The Licensee must make his own arrangements with such owners in cases where their
consent is needed.
10.
In this Licence the terms:
“Licensee” shall include the Successor in Title – Personal Representative – Receiver – Liquidator or Trustee of
the Licensee.
“Highway” shall include and apply to each and every Highway when more than one highway is specified in
Section 2 of Form SWL2 hereto.
SECTION 7 Authorisation
Additional Conditions/Reinstatement Requirements
RECEIPT OF FORM SWL4 BY 7 DAYS BEFORE COMMENCEMENT OF WORKS
RECEIPT OF FORM SWL5 WITHIN 7 DAYS AFTER COMPLETION OF WORKS
IMMEDIATE NOTIFICATION OF ANY CHANGES TO DATES OF WORKS
RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES AFFECTED BY THE WORKS TO BE CONSULTED BEFOREHAND
Signed: ____________________________________________
Date: ______________________________
On Behalf of Street Authority
IMPORTANT
All communications relating to this Licence should be addressed to:
Highways Network Management,
Environment Directorate
Dorset County Council
County Hall
DORCHESTER
DT1 1XJ
Application for Consent to Conduct Works on Existing Apparatus
Section 50, New Roads & Street Works Act 1991
PART 3
Form SWL.3
Ref:
TO: HIGHWAYS NETWORK MANAGEMENT, DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL
(NB:
Those applicants not familiar with the requirements of this legislation are strongly advised to appoint a contractor with the
appropriate knowledge to help complete this application and to conduct the works on their behalf. Non-compliance with any
requirement of the New Roads & Street Works Act 1991 may result in severe financial penalties.
SECTION 1 Owner of Apparatus
Surname/
Forename/
Company: _______________________________________________ Contact: ____________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Postcode:
Tel Work: _________________________ Home/Mob: _______________________
Email Address: _______________________________________________
SECTION 2 Precise Location of Proposed Works. (Tick boxes where necessary). (2 detailed plans must
be submitted with form)
Property Ref/No.: _____________________________
Road/Street: ___________________________________________
District/Parish/Ward: ________________________________ Town/Village: _______________________________________
Postcode:
National Grid Reference:
Category of Works
Emergency
Urgent
Special
Urgent
Type of Works:
Minor w/out
Excavation
Minor with
Excavation
Major Project
Standard
Works
_____________________________________________________________________________
Estimated length of works:
(in metres)
Average
depth of
excavation
Proposed start date:
Up to
1.5 M
Estimated Duration:
Works with no
excavation
Over
1.5 M
Hours
Days
Months
Planned Finish date:
Hours of Working:
Daylight
Work within:
24 hours
Proposed Traffic
Control:
Night Time
Stop/Go
Boards
am only
Temp. Traffic
Signals
pm only
Road
Closure
Verge
Priority
Flow
Footway
Carriageway
All
Not To Be
Used
SECTION 3 Details of person conducting the works
Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________ Postcode: ________________________________
Tel No: __________________________ Mobile No: ___________________________ Email: _________________________
SECTION 4 Insurance
Public Liability Insurance of a minimum £5 million must be provided up to completion of the
permanent reinstatement (proof to be submitted with this form).
Company Name: ________________________________ Address: _________________________________________
Tel No: _____________________________ Policy No. ____________________________ Expiry date: _____________
SECTION 5 Declaration by owner of apparatus:
I confirm that the foregoing details are correct, and acknowledge that the works referred to above must be conducted in
accordance with the requirements of the New Roads & Street Works Act 1991 and associated legislation and codes of practice,
together with any other conditions imposed by the Street Authority in the relevant licence.
I confirm that all reasonably practicable steps have been taken to ensure that other owners of apparatus likely to be affected by
these works have been contacted and where necessary location of apparatus identified.
NB: it is recommended that the results of any enquiries are no older than 3 months.
I confirm I have paid the prescribed fee (£260, being £110 administration fee, £150 inspection fee), and acknowledge the
statutory need for me to pay the prescribed inspection fees which will be imposed by the Street Authority, including any defect
inspection fees and the cost of any necessary remedial works conducted by the Street Authority during the guarantee period.
I also acknowledge that the licence is granted on the condition that I will indemnify the Street Authority against any claim in
respect of injury, damage or loss arising out of:
(a)
(b)
The placing or presence in the street of apparatus to which the licence relates, or
The execution by any person of any works authorised by the licence.
I also acknowledge that I have read and understand the Notes for Guidance contained in Part 1 (Form SWL1).
Signed: ________________________________________________ Date: ___________________________________
SECTION 6 Consent
Additional Conditions/Reinstatement Requirements
RECEIPT OF FORM SWL4 BY 7 DAYS BEFORE COMMENCEMENT OF WORKS
RECEIPT OF FORM WITHIN SWL5 7 DAYS AFTER COMPLETION OF WORKS
IMMEDIATE NOTIFICATION OF ANY CHANGES TO DATES OF WORKS
RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES AFFECTED BY THE WORKS TO BE CONSULTED BEFOREHAND
Signed: ____________________________________________
Date: ______________________________
On Behalf of Street Authority
IMPORTANT
All communications relating to this Licence should be addressed to:
Highways Network Management
Environment Services
Dorset County Council
County Hall
DORCHESTER
DT1 1XJ
PART 4
NEW ROADS & STREET WORKS ACT 1991
NOTICE OF WORKS INCLUDING RESPONSES
FORM SWL4
TO:
Highways Network Management
Environment Services
Dorset County Council
County Hall
DORCHESTER
Dorset DT1 1XJ
d
FROM:
m
Y
DATE OF ISSUE
EXPECTED START DATE
Postcode:
EXPECTED COMPLETION DATE
Tel:
Email:
TYPE OF WORKS
Emergency
Urgent
(Special
cases)
Urgent
Is Special Engineering
Difficulty involved?
Minor
no
Excav.
Yes/No
Minor (with exc.)
Confirm
Notice
Start
Date
If
Yes:
Standard
Confirm
Notice
Start
Date
Major
Notices
Required
Has the Relevant Authority Approved the
Works?
Reinstatement
Remedial
Remedial (Other)
Dangerous
Yes/No
LOCATION
DESCRIPTION OR
HOUSE NAME OR NUMBER
STREET NAME
LOCAL AREA NAME
DISTRICT/TOWN
POST CODE
NATIONAL GRID REF:
DESCRIPTION OF WORKS (INCL. CONSTRUCTION METHODS – IF KNOWN)
COMMENTS (TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT OR OTHER)
ESTIMATED
INSPECTION
UNITS
NEW ROADS & STREET WORKS ACT 1991
REGISTRATION OF WORKS
PART 5
FORM SWL.5
TO:
Highways Network Management
Environment Services
Dorset County Council
County Hall
DORCHESTER
Dorset DT1 1XJ
FROM:
ALL WORKS ON THIS NOTICE COMPLETE?
(Y/N)
LOCATION
DESCRIPTION OR
HOUSE NAME OR NUMBER
STREET NAME
LOCAL AREA NAME
DISTRICT/TOWN
POST CODE
NATIONAL GRID REF:
DESCRIPTION OF WORKS (INCL. CONSTRUCTION METHODS – IF KNOWN)
COMMENTS (TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT OR OTHER)
REINSTATEMENT
Item
LOCATION
Location
CLOSING DIMENSIONS
Length
Width
C.F.
or V
GUARANTEE START DATE
Deep
Excav.
Interim
d
1
2
3
4
5
Depth to top of apparatus
m
Please attach sketch of location – including measurements to fixed objects
m
Permanent
Y
d
m
y
PART 7
Use only if waste is being removed from site
FORM SWL7
DUTY OF CARE: CONTROLLED WASTE TRANSFER NOTE
SECTION A – Description of Waste
1.
Please describe the waste being transferred:
Loose
Sacks
Skip
Drum
2.
How is the waste contained?
3.
What is the quantity of waste (number of sacks, weight etc.):
Other
please
describe
SECTION B – Current holder of the Waste
1.
Full Name (BLOCK CAPITALS):
2.
Name and address of Company:
3.
Which of the following are you: (Please one or more boxes)
producer of the waste
importer of the waste
waste collection authority
holder of waste disposal
waste management licence
Licence number:
Issued by:
Exempt from requirement to
have a waste disposal or
waste management licence
Give reason:
Registered waste carrier
Registration No:
Issued by:
exempt from requirement
to register
Give reason:
SECTION C – Person collecting the waste
1.
Full Name (BLOCK CAPITALS):
2.
Name and address of Company:
3.
Which of the following are you? (Please 
one or more boxes)
waste collection authority
holder of waste disposal
waste management licence
Licence number:
Issued by:
importer of the waste
Exempt from requirement to
have a waste disposal or
waste management licence
Give reason:
Exporter
Registered waste carrier
Registration No:
Issued by:
exempt from requirement
to register
Give reason:
SECTION D
1.
Address of place or transfer/collection point:
2.
Date of transfer:
3.
3.
4.
Name & address of broker who arranged this waste transfer (if applicable):
5.
Signed:
Full Name:
(BLOCK CAPITALS)
Representing:
Time(s) of transfer (for multiple consignments, give ‘between’ dates):
Signed:
Full Name:
(BLOCK CAPITALS)
Representing: