Gateshead permit scheme for road works and street works
Gateshead permit scheme objectives
The objectives of the Gateshead Council Permit Scheme are stated in section 1.7 of the scheme.
Obtain greater control and consistency over all activities on the highway
We use permit refusals to ensure that information is accurate, and Fixed Penalty Notices to drive the quality of information. We encourage pre works engagement to discuss the appropriate traffic management and site requirements.
This greater level of planning helps to ensure permits contain all the necessary information allowing for first time granting of the permit. Inspections are carried out and sites are visited to ensure compliance with the code of practice. Compliance checks on site-specific permit conditions are also carried out to ensure that the operatives are adhering to the conditions on which the permit was granted.
Manage and minimise delays and other impacts on all road users
Careful use of conditions is employed to ensure works are undertaken at suitable times. We encourage weekend working where appropriate to reduce the number of working days disruption. Permit conditions are applied to manage activities, for instance on strategic routes, working times are used to ensure that these activities commence outside of traffic sensitive times, thereby reducing delays and minimising disruption.
Promote best practice and enhance coordination, collaboration, and cross boundary cooperation across the North East region, particularly in the area covered by the North East Joint Transport Committee
There are significant savings in occupation of the highway from activities through the use of conditions to manage these activities, coordinating works to avoid clashes, seeking collaborative opportunities and challenging durations. Planned, immediate and ongoing works can be viewed in real time by the public on the One Network (opens new window) platform. The permit team ensure that permit applications contain descriptions that are easy to understand, including the duration and description of works activities.