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Licence Summary
Under Section 58 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984, it is an offence to deposit building materials on and/or erect staging or scaffolding on or over part of any road, without the permission of the Roads Authority.
It should be noted that the terms "Road" encompasses the carriageway, footway or verges of any road and includes public footpaths and cycle tracks.
The placing of Tables and Chairs or Goods for Display on the public footpath also requires a road occupation permit under Section 59 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984.
Eligibility Criteria
No provision in legislation
Regulation Summary
Roads (Scotland) Act 1984|
Application Evaluation Process
Conditions will be attached to a consent – Download Conditions
The Transport (Scotland) Act 2005, Section 19, requires Roads Authorities to co-ordinate all occupations within the road boundary. All occupations on the road must be registered by the Roads Authority and the Scottish Roadwork's Register (SRWR) to ensure that conflicts are minimised.
Will Tacit Consent Apply?
No. It is in the public interest that Falkirk Council must process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from us within a reasonable period, please contact the Roads Section. You can do this online if you applied through the UK Welcomes service |or use the contact details shown.
Apply
This application must be made at least seven days in advance of the proposed date of erection/deposit and accompanied by the appropriate fee|.
At locations determined as traffic sensitive, applications must be made 35 days in advance in order to comply with advance registration requirements and SRWR.
Downloads-
Check list
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Have you read and understood all the notes? - Download notes
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Have you completed all of the form? -
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Have you included three sets of all drawings?
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Have you enclosed the relevant fee (PDF, 11KB)?
Any enquiries please telephone: 01324 504600.
Failed Application Redress
Please contact Roads Services |in the first instance.
Licence Holder Redress
Please contact Roads Services |in the first instance.
Consumer Complaint
We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form a letter. Please ensure you obtain proof of delivery. If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, Consumer Direct |will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.|
Other Redress
Complaints relating to noise, pollution, etc. Should be directed to the Environmental Protection Unit|
Trade Associations