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Section 115E: Execution of works and use of objects etc. by persons other than councils.

Highways Act 1980 · 1980 c. 66View on legislation.gov.uk

Part VIIA: Provision of Amenities on Certain Highways

Subject to subsections (2) to (5) below, a council may grant a person permission—

to do on, in or over a highway to which this Part of this Act applies anything which the council could do on, in or over such a highway under section 115B(1) to (3) or 115C above; or
to use objects or structures on, in or over a highway to which this Part of this Act applies—
for a purpose which will result in the production of income;
for the purpose of providing a centre for advice or information; or
for the purpose of advertising.

A council may not grant a person permission under subsection (1)(a) above to place an object or structure on, in or over a highway to which this Part of this Act applies—

for a purpose which will result in the production of income; or
for the purpose of providing a centre for advice or information,

unless they have first obtained the consent of the frontagers with an interest—

A council may not grant a person permission to do anything which the council could only do under section 115C above unless they have first obtained the consent of the frontagers with an interest.

A council may not grant a person permission—

to carry out works on, in or over a walkway;
to place an object or structure on, in or over a walkway; or
to provide, maintain or operate facilities for recreation or refreshment or both on a walkway,

unless they have first obtained walkway consent.

A council may not under this section grant a person permission to do anything which is capable of being authorised by a pavement licence under section 1 of the Business and Planning Act 2020.

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