Roadworks permit scheme

What is a permit scheme?

The Traffic Management Act (2004) established all Council's regulatory duty to manage their networks, and Part 3 of the Act allows for a Council to operate a permit scheme via a legal Order to deliver this duty.

Under a Permit Scheme, any individual or organisation intending to carry out works on the highway must make an application to the Council for a permit. The Council has the power to grant or refuse a permit, as well as applying conditions to the permit in relation to the how and when the works are carried out.

Through these powers, the Council will be able to coordinate and control works on the road more effectively.

Detailed information about what activities are covered by the scheme can be found at the West and Shires permit scheme.

Objectives of a permit scheme

The primary objectives of a permit scheme are:

• reduce the disruption caused by road works;
• improve the information available on works, including advanced warning and duration;
• improve safety for those undertaking works and travelling through works; and
• reduce damage caused to the highway.

For further information please contact the Traffic Management Team at TempTM@coventry.gov.uk.

Update December 2025