Highway projection licences

About highway projection licences

Licences are required for any display, such as canopies, blinds, public house signs and CCTV equipment etc, that may protrude or project (overhang) over a public highway.

The maximum depth that the display can protrude (overhang) over the public footway is to within 450mm from the edge of the road (or any intervening pavement furniture such as a bollard or telephone box).

We reserve the right, in exceptional circumstances, to allow a greater depth of display where the pavement is very wide.

All goods or equipment on display under the terms of the licence shall be kept within the area specified.

To allow for the safe passage of pedestrians beneath projections from frontage development, such as canopies, blinds, CCTV equipment, a minimum vertical clearance of 2.4meters is required from the surface of the footway to the underside of any projection.

We may alter this vertical clearance in exceptional circumstances.

If we add street furniture in the future, and the display area of the licence is affected, the licence will be reviewed or removed.

Your questions answered

How do I get permission to place a canopy or covering over the public highway?
Please contact us using the details on the right-hand side of this web page.

What should I do if I notice a canopy or covering over the highway which is causing a danger or obstruction?
Please contact us with as much information as possible, including exact location and any details you think may be of help to any investigation that may take place.

Is there a charge for the licence?
Yes a charge will be made to cover our reasonable legal fees. This could vary from approximately £400 to £700 per licence.

How to apply for a Highway Project Licence

The highway projection licence enquiry form is provided in the 'Downloads' section at the right-hand side of this web page.

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