Street Works Permit Scheme Review
Recommendation
Based on the volume of permit applications and the operational costs incurred during Year 4, it is recommended to:
- adjust fees to the maximum levels allowable from 1 April 2025 to align income with ongoing costs
- conduct a further review after Year 5 to ensure fees remain appropriate and aligned with scheme objectives
Frequent or short-term changes to fees are not practical due to the time-consuming statutory procedure required to implement fee amendments. This process diverts resources from the core task of managing street and road works effectively.
The proposed fee structure is based on comprehensive analysis of prior application volumes and operational expenses.
The Street Works Team budget will remain unchanged following this adjustment, but financial performance will be closely monitored. Any necessary amendments will be considered during future reviews to ensure the scheme remains sustainable.
| Permit type | Category 0-2 and Traffic Sensitive Streets | Category 3-4 and non-Traffic Sensitive Streets (Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council current fees) | Category 0-2 and Traffic Sensitive Streets (Fees from 1 April 2025) | Category 3-4 and non-Traffic Sensitive Streets (Fees from 1 April 2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Provisional Advance Authorisation (PAA) | £92.00 | £59.00 | £105.00 | £75.00 |
| Major | £208.00 | £130.00 | £240.00 | £150.00 |
| Standard | £126.00 | £71.00 | £130.00 | £75.00 |
| Minor | £62.00 | £40.00 | £65.00 | £45.00 |
| Immediate | £58.00 | £37.00 | £60.00 | £40.00 |
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