Completing your application
How to apply
Forms can also be obtained by contacting us on 01546 605514
There is a fee for this permit, see these below.
*The completed application should be returned to the appropriate area office for processing at least seven working days prior to any proposed start date and works should only commence when in receipt of actual permit.
The information you supply will be used for the purpose for which you have provided it, and appropriate measures are in place to protect your personal data. A full privacy notice, which provides information about your rights under current data protection legislation and details about what will happen to your personal data can be found here:
Contact Details
Please email all enquiries to: roadworksenquiries@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Fees
Road Opening Charges 2026/27
| Activity | Charge 2026/27 |
|---|---|
| Permission to open up Highway by non Statutory Organisations - Commercial (for new developments and service connections) | £376.00 |
| Permission to open up Highway by non Statutory Organisations - Residential (formation of vehicle access/dropped kerbs) | £191.00 |
Inspections as a result of Road Openings
The Roads Authority may charge for inspections of any works where a permit has been granted. These charges are set by the Roads Authority and Utility Commission (Scotland)
| Description | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1st Inspection | £36.00 |
| Further Inspections (each inspection) | £36.00 |
Additional Information
Conditions applicable to standard vehicular crossings (installation of drop kerbs) on classified roads. (A, B and C Class)
- Planning permission must be obtained
- A vehicle turning space must be provided and maintained within the site.
General Roads Conditions for Vehicular Crossings
- There shall be no obstruction over 0.9m in height above carriageway level within 2.5m of the carriageway edge along the frontage of your garden ground to the public road.
- There shall be no obstruction to visibility over 1m in height above carriageway level within the visibility splay onto the public road.
- The gradient of the access shall not exceed 1 in 20.
- The access shall be constructed at right angles to the public road.
- Any garage shall be erected at least 6.0m back from the heel of the footway.
- The hard standing shall be of a sufficient length to ensure that the gates may open inwards when a vehicle is parked on the hard standing.
As each site is unique, you may wish to consult a Roads Officer regarding feasibility and any other relevant conditions, which may apply.
