Devon County Council will be implementing a permit scheme for carrying out work activity on the highway from 2nd March 2020. Here you will find information about the this process.
- Legal order consultation
The formal consultation operated for 7 weeks from 21st October 2019. The consultation is now closed. Attached below you will find responses to all consultation comments made.
- Implementation of permit scheme
The Legal Order has been sealed on 21st October 2020. The Permit for Works Scheme will go live on 2nd March 2020.”
- Legal Order & Permit Plan
The legal order underpinning the Devon Permit Scheme was sealed on 20th January 2020. Please see a copy of the full order below for further details. The final permit scheme plan is also published below.
What is a permit scheme?
A permit scheme gives Devon County Council a way to manage street and roadworks activities on the public highway.
Why are we introducing this?
A permit scheme supports us in our legal duties to coordinate works and reduce disruption.
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Documents
- Permit Scheme Plan: Devon County Council Permit Scheme Plan
- Legal Order: Permit Scheme Order 20th January 2020
- Fees: Permit Fees
- Permit Consultation Responses: Permit Scheme Consultation Responses