Section 171 highways

[bearC]

Is it possible to check if the contractor I'm using has applied for and been granted a section 171 for a dropped kerb?

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Why not ask to see his application and acknowledgement of receipt?

 

[noseall]

Is it possible to check if the contractor I'm using has applied for and been granted a section 171 for a dropped kerb?

I thought seeking permission from Highways was a homeowner sanctioned affair? Or at least notified?

 

[bearC]

I thought seeking permission from Highways was a homeowner sanctioned affair? Or at least notified?

As far as I can tell it's the contractor that's digging the road up has to apply as they need to prove liability insurance and maintain it for 2 yrs

 

[noseall]

As far as I can tell it's the contractor that's digging the road up

Get that.

has to apply

Possibly, but on your behalf..

as they need to prove liability insurance and maintain it for 2 yrs

Always, when applying for Highways permission.

I'm thinking perhaps you are right in this instance, as the work is on highways and not private. I would ask to see the permit.

 

[mattylad]

Just ask the question.
Of the contractor AND the highways dept.

 

[Murdochcat]

Just ask the question.
Of the contractor AND the highways dept.

Both in writing