Road opening permit

Contractor requirements

You may apply before or after selecting a contractor, but your contractor must:

  • be HAUC-accredited under the 1991 Act
  • hold £5 million Public Liability Insurance

Contractor responsibilities

Contractors must:

  • be supervised by a qualified person
  • have a trained operative on site at all times

You are advised not to pay your contractor until the works are approved by us

Page last modified: 18 November 2025