Minor Roadworks Consent (inc Section 109)
Are you planning to hire a private contractor to carry out works on the public road?
Under Section 56 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984, any person carrying out any works on a public road, must obtain the consent of the Roads Authority before the works commence.
Utility Infrastructure Providers (UIP's) wishing to install new apparatus in the public road, must obtain the consent of the Roads Authority under Section 109 of the New Roads & Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA).
If you are interested in an application form or require more information, see the Minor Roadworks Consent & S109 Application Forms in the Forms section below. Also see the Minor Roadworks Consent - Fee Guidance
You may also need an MRC if you have applied for a Dropped Footway Crossing and are employing a private contractor to carry out the works. If you have applied for a Dropped Footway Crossing, the Roads & Transportaion Section will advise you of their requirements.
If you are temporarily placing materials or erecting scaffolding on the road, see the Road Occupation link in the Related Links section below.
Note:- The term Road encompasses the carriageway, footway or verges of any road and includes public footpaths and cycle tracks.
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For further information about this page please contact:
Roads, Traffic & Transportation
Kilncraigs, Greenside Street, Alloa, FK10 1EB
Tel: 01259 450000
Email: roads@clacks.gov.uk
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