Permitting / TTROs

Question 1

If a Section 58 is required, how much notice must be given?

Answer 1

A minimum of 4 months is required

Question 2

How much notice is required to raise a TTRO?

How much notice is required to raise a road closure order?

Answer 2

Minimum 13 weeks lead in for TTRO

Minimum 16 weeks lead in for road closure

Question 3

What is the absolute minimum departure made by the traffic orders team when raising a TTRO or Road Closure?

Answer 3

10 weeks lead in

Question 4

What is the maximum duration you can raise a TTRO for?

Answer 4

18 months

Question 5

To ensure road space is booked and permitted, what needs to be done? (4)

Answer 5

Confirm job for permit

Permit application made to permitting officer

Road space booked with permitting officer

TTROs raised

Question 6

How is a permit raised for non term contract works?

Answer 6

Confirm job raised in Confirm

Permit application raised 3 months ahead of project start

Question 7

How are dates amended for permits? When can dates not be amended?

Answer 7

Street works and permitting team (SW&P) are to be notified immediately. So long as the permit is active, it can be extended with their approval.

Permits cannot be amended when the dates have expired already.

Question 8

Under the TMA 2004, within what time period is ‘excessive noise hours’?

Answer 8

23:00-07:00

Question 9

Can dates for a road closure be brought forward when adverts have been placed?

Answer 9

No

Question 10

How do you know when a road requires closing for works?

Answer 10

Refer to road closures widths document on QMS