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Street works permits
Permit to dig up the road, permit for a new estate junction, permit for a new private sewer connection.
Permit to dig up the road or street
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.
How to apply for a permit
Download an application form to temporarily dig up the road or street (PDF, 35KB).
Download guidance notes for a permit to temporarily dig up the road or street (PDF 45KB).
You must give at least 4 weeks notice.
You must also submit a location plan, preferably OS extract scale 1:2500.
Where to send your form
Cumbria Highways
Highways Depot
Joseph Noble Road
Lillyhall
Workington, CA14 4JH
Application fee
Fees are available on the licence and permit fee page.
After you apply
A compliance officer will carry out a site inspection. Will will then contact you with details of how to pay the application fee.