Installations over the highway

You must apply for temporary permission if you wish to install any object over a public highway.

This includes:

• banners
• flags
• hanging baskets
• seasonal decorations – for example, Christmas lights

You do not need permission for installations on private property, unless any part of the installation hangs over a public road or footway.

How to apply

Please read our guide to applying before you submit your application.

The PDF attachment below provides details of how to apply: 

You should pay by debit card or credit card – phone our payments number below, quoting 'Highways Installation' and the reference number on the email that will be sent to you when you submit the form.

There is a 2% administration charge for payments by credit card.

Your application will not be processed until payment is made.