Issue details
Changes to fees and charges for Streetworks Permits
To amend the B&NES Street Works Permit
Scheme to introduce changes to street works permit fees. The
council charges fees for street works permits to statutory
undertakers (utility companies) for undertaking works on the public
highway. The council is entitled to charge a fee to cover the cost
of operating the permit scheme in relation to utility works.
Current fee levels have been reviewed and need to be increased in
order to cover the operating costs of running the permit scheme.
The council has consulted utility companies in line with statutory
requirements on proposed new fees.
In order to bring the new fee structure in place, it is necessary
to make an Order. This new fee structure would supersede those fees
set out in the Council’s fees & charges document which
was confirmed as part of the 2026/27 Budget.
The current and proposed permit fees are attached as background
papers.
The changes to fees and charges have been agreed in consultation
with the relevant Cabinet Member.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/03/2026
Decision due: 3 Mar 2026 by Director of Place Management
Contact: Chris Major, Director of Place Management 07530263334, Email: chris_major@bathnes.gov.uk Email: chris_major@bathnes.gov.uk Tel: 01225 39 4231.
Decisions
- 03/03/2026 - Changes to fees and charges for Streetworks Permits
Background papers
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