Permit to dig up the road, permit for a new estate junction, permit for a new private sewer connection.
If you want to temporarily dig up the road or street, you must apply for a permit. You need to employ a contractor with the relevant streetworks accreditation.
Download an application form to temporarily dig up the road or street (PDF, 62KB).
Download guidance notes for a permit to temporarily dig up the road or street (PDF 99KB).
You must give at least 4 weeks notice.
You must also submit a location plan, preferably OS extract scale 1:2500.
Westmorland and Furness Council
South Lakeland House,
Lowther Street
Kendal,
LA9 4DQ
Fees are available on the licence and permit fee page.
A compliance officer will carry out a site inspection. We will then contact you with details of how to pay the application fee.