Only applications in relation to works on the public highway are approved.
A Temporary Traffic Regulation Order must be made to allow road closures to take place. We make these and under the current regulations two notices must be published in the press, one stating the intention to make the order and another stating that the order has been made.
Additionally various groups and organisations, such as Surrey Police, the emergency services and local councillors are informed as soon as details of the road closure are known.
How do I apply for a licence?
Applications must be submitted eight weeks in advance, this is to allow time for the order to be advertised, checked, processed and a consultation to take place.
- You can apply and pay online for a licence, via the Business Link website. (opens a new window)
- You can download and complete the application form below, or you can request an application form by contacting us via our contact centre and return it to the relevant highways office.
How much does the licence cost?
There is a standard charge of £719 (this is reviewed annually) for the closure plus the actual costs of the necessary two press advertisements which must be met by the applicant. This includes the preparation of orders and notices, advertising costs, inspections, and any required diversions.
- If you apply online via the Business Link website, you can also pay online using your debit or credit card.
- If you post in your application form, then you will be invoiced at the end of the process, so do not send any monies prior to this.
What documentation and information is required?
- A full description of the closure is required and a written description of the alternative route(s).
- Duration and times of the works and the type of works to be undertaken.
- You or your contractors are required to hold a Public Liability Insurance Policy, which indemnifies the County Council for a minimum of £5 million in respect of any one accident or claim. Proof of cover may be requested.
- You are required to inform us when closed roads, paths etc are re-opened.
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What are your responsibilities?
For all closures, it will be your responsibility to provide appropriate signs that comply with Department of Transport regulations with which to adequately sign the closure and alternative route. A list of approved sign suppliers is available but you can use any Department of Transport approved company.
Whoever you opt for will, however, need a schedule of the signs required, the exact wording if site specific and when and where they should be placed. You or your supplier may produce this diversion signing schedule yourselves (we can let you have an example), but this will be subject to our approval before commencement of the above processing periods.
How long can a road be closed?
- It should be noted that there is a maximum period of 18 months during which a road can be closed. A public right of way / public footpath / cycle track or byways open to all traffic (BOAT) may be closed of up to a maximum of six months. (This may be extended on application to the Secretary of State but would require exceptional reasons).
- There must be a gap of three months between consecutive closures on the same length of road.
What if I have any queries, concerns or complaints?
If you have queries, concerns or complaints about your application, you can contact us via our contact centre either
online or by telephone. For further details on logging a
comment, compliment or complaints please see our website.
If you have any queries, concerns or complaints about the location or safety of materials on the public highway, please either contact us by telephone via our contact centre or report them online directly to us.
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