Highway Projection Licence
Cheshire East Council wishes to see local businesses flourish
but the ad-hoc placing of signs and goods can create difficulties
for some highways users.
Licences are required for any display that may protrude or
project over a public highway. This includes structures such as
promotional archways or advertising boards, displays of goods for
sale, tower cranes, canopies, flower displays, CCTV
equipment and building materials or temporary holes in the
footway.
Certain 'accepted signs' are permitted providing they are not
considered a hazard to road users. These include signs for
events organised by recognised community groups, which are 'not for
profit' and are for the benefit of the community. Examples
include village fetes and charity firework displays.
Regulation
Apply
Contact us to apply for this licence.
Application Evaluation
We will assess the application proposal based on safety factors
and the physical impact on highways users.
There are additional factors considered for displays of goods
for sale on the pavement. For instance, alcohol or hazardous
materials such as gas bottles are not permitted.
Eligibility Criteria
This licence is more usually granted as part of the planning
permission process and you should check whether planning permission
is required.
You must have the permission of the landowner before erecting a
disply.
Offences and Penalties
Area Highways Offices do receive regular complaints regarding
'illegal' features. Officers have taken and will continue to
take action when specific problems are reported as preseting a
clear and immediate hazard to highways users.
