Utility Works – Permit Scheme for Statutory Undertakers
Utility works – East of England permit scheme
Southend-on-Sea operates under the East of England Permit Scheme, which applies to utility companies undertaking streetworks or excavations on the highway.
This includes:
- laying or repairing pipes, ducts, or cables
- maintenance of apparatus beneath the carriageway or footway
- other notifiable streetworks activities
For details of activities covered, see the East of England Permit Scheme.
Applying for a Streetworks permit (utility works only)
All utility companies must obtain a permit before carrying out works on the highway.
The permit:
- defines the approved location
- covers specific dates and times
- is subject to conditions including signage, access, and reinstatement
For more information or to submit an application, contact the Streetworks team: StreetworksManagement@southend.gov.uk