Here you will find the price list and forms for applications & permits relating to Roads & Footways.

Applications & Permits

Please download any relevant application forms below that are required. Applications can be returned by email to roads@west-dunbarton.gov.uk or posted to the following address:

Network Management Coordinator
Roads Services
6-14 Bridge Street
Dumbarton
G82 1NT

Please note that we do not have a reception facility at this address. Please call to make an appointment.

Also West Dunbartonshire Council no longer accept cheques as a form of payment, instead you will be invoiced accordingly.

Price List for permits (as of 01/04/23)

 

Applications and Permits
Applications & Permits Cost

Vehicle Access Crossings Approval (Drop Kerb)

Application fee to cover the cost of site inspections and registration (only for private contractors)

Dimensions and details required for construction of footway crossing

 

 

£59.50

Road Opening Permit (Section 56, Roads (Scotland Act) 1984)

Application fee to request permission to excavate in the road.  Does not include any works or traffic management/orders.  Subject to approval and other authorisations.

Section 56 Form

£117 week 1

£43.50 each additional week

Road Opening Permit

Enforcement fee to cover the cost of site inspections and registration (only for private contractors)

 

£96.50

(plus £111 post work inspection fee)

Permission to Execute Works (Section 109, NRSWA)

Application fee to request permission to excavate in the road for the purpose of laying apparatus. Does not include any works or traffic management orders. Subject to approval and other authorisations. (only for private contractors)

Application Form

Notes for Guidance

Contractor's Proforma

 

£191.50

Road Occupation Permit

Application fee for permission to occupy the road for materials, scaffold etc. Does not include works or traffic management/orders. Subject to approval & other authorisations.

Application 1st Part

Conditions

£68 week 1

£29 each additional week

Skip Permits

Please note that a minimum of 10 working days notice is required

Application fee to request permission to place skip on public road where no alternative exists.  Does not include any works or traffic/management orders. Subject to approval

Skip Permit Application Form

 

 

£49.50 week 1

£22 each additional week

Temporary Traffic Signal Application (fortnightly)

Application fee to request the use of temporary traffic signal. Subject to approval and other authorisations. Does not include any works

Advice Note

 

 

 

£78

Switching Off / Bagging Traffic Signals & Pedestrian Crossing Weekday 

 

£127

Switching Off / Bagging Traffic Signals & Pedestrian Crossing Weekday Evenings and Saturday

 

 

£175

Switching Off / Bagging Traffic Signals & Pedestrian Crossing Sundays and Public Holidays

 

 

£236.50

Statutory Undertaker Sample Inspections

Standard charge set by RAUC - Statutory Undertakers only

 

£36

Statutory Undertaker Defect Inspections

Standard charge set by RAUC - Statutory Undertakers only

 

£36

Provision of Plans Showing Extent of Adoption

Charge to supply copies of plans indicating extent of publicly adopted road.

 

£96.50

Road Construction Consent

Application fee to cover the cost of site inspections as part of the RCC process.

 

3% of Road Bond

5 day Traffic Notice

Application fee to create and issue a temporary traffic restriction (e.g. road closure) notice for programmed works up to 5 days maximum in duration. Subject to conditions, approval and other authorisations. Does not include for any works or traffic management.

 

 

£321

Emergency Traffic Notice 21 days

Application fee to create and issue a temporary traffic restriction (e.g. road closure) notice for emergency works up to 21 days maximum in duration. Subject to conditions, approval and other authorisations.  Does not include for any works or traffic management.

 

 

£321

Temporary Traffic Orders up to 6 or 18 months

Application fee to create and issue a temporary traffic restriction (e.g. road closure) order for up to 18 months maximum.  Subject to conditions, approval & other authorisations. Does not include for any works or traffic management.  Includes press advert.

 

£922 + VAT

Permanent Traffic Order / Notice / Consultation for Developers

Application fee to create each permanent order or notice (e.g. Stopping up, reclassification, traffic restriction, etc.) Subject to conditions, approval and other authorisations.  Does not include for any works or traffic management. Includes press advert.

 

 

 

£922 + VAT

Supply of Traffic Data

Fee for Roads Services to supply copies of available recorded traffic data.

 

 

£96.50 to £460

Car Parking Charges

West Dunbartonshire currently has no parking charges.

 

 

NIL

Temporary or Long Term Lease of Roads or Car Park

Subject to negotiation with estates and approval of Roads and Transportation.

 

By Negotiation

 

Application for Tourist Signage

Currently no application fee but sign installations will be charged at cost. Only Scottish Tourist Board approved sites may request tourist signs. Subject to various conditions.

 

At Cost + £96

Keep Clear Marking for Private Access

Application and installation charge to install standard keep clear white line for private access. Subject to approval.

 

£109 new £46 refresh

Temporary Sign Installations

Application fee to request permission to install approved temporary road signage for events.  Subject to conditions and approval. Does not include for any works.

 

£91

Street Café Permit per annum

 

£182.50

Disabled Bay Application

No application or installation fee is charged.

 

 

NIL

Other Non Statutory Services to Companies or Individuals

Other services and works can be considered upon request and will be charged at the Roads and Transportation Manager's Discretion

 

On request