Navigate the Red Tape: Your Guide to Pavement Light Licences in London & UK
Published: November 2025 | Leighton Buzzard, UK
Planning pavement light repairs, resealing, or new installations? One critical step stands between you and starting work: securing a pavement light licence (also known as a hoarding licence or street works permit).
Without it, you risk fines up to £10,000, forced stop-work orders, and delays of weeks. But with The Pavement Light Company Ltd, we make the process fast, compliant, and stress-free.
As NRSWA-accredited contractors, we’ve secured hundreds of licences across all 32 London boroughs and nationwide. Let us handle the paperwork – you focus on the project.
What Is a Pavement Light Licence?
A pavement light licence is a legal permission from your local council to:
- Excavate or occupy the public highway (pavement/footpath)
- Install hoarding, barriers, or scaffolding
- Carry out pavement light repairs, glass replacement, or in-situ casting
Required for any work that affects the pavement surface – even replacing a single lens.
When Do You Need a Licence?
You must have a licence for:
- Replacing cracked glass lenses
- Resealing perimeter joints
- Installing new precast panels
- Casting in-situ concrete lights
- Restoring cast iron frames
No licence needed for routine visual inspections only.
Rule of thumb: If you’re breaking ground or placing equipment on the pavement, you need a licence.
The Licence Application Process – Simplified
We manage every step so you don’t have to:
- Free Site Assessment – We confirm scope and licence type
- Application Drafting – Completed NRSWA-compliant forms
- Traffic Management Plan – Chapter 8 barriers, signage, pedestrian routing
- Risk Assessment & Insurance – £10m public liability included
- Council Submission – Fast-tracked via accredited contractor status
- Approval & Start Notice – Typically 3–10 working days
- On-Site Compliance – Daily inspections, photo logs, final sign-off
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Licence Costs & Timelines (London & UK)
- Most London boroughs: 10-day notice, £300–£800, our service £250 flat fee
- City of London: 10-day notice, £500–£1,200, our service £350
- Outside London: 3–10 days, £150–£500, our service £200
All fees exclude VAT. Includes full paperwork, plans, and council liaison.
Why Use Our Licence Service?
- 100% Approval Rate – Thanks to NRSWA accreditation
- One-Stop Solution – Licence + repair in a single contract
- No Delays – We pre-apply during your survey
- Insurance-Ready Reports – For landlords and managing agents
- Nationwide Coverage – From Westminster to Glasgow
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does approval take?
3–10 days depending on borough. We can often expedite for emergencies.
Do I need public liability insurance?
Yes – we provide £10m cover under our policy during works.
Can you start work the same week?
Yes – with emergency notices (extra fee applies).
Do you handle Traffic Management?
Yes – full Chapter 8 compliance included.
Get Your Pavement Light Licence in 3 Clicks
Avoid fines. Avoid delays. Let us handle the council.
The Pavement Light Company Ltd
46 Westside, Dogget Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1BE
📞 [01525 377513 – Licence Fast-Track Line]
📧 Submit your details – we’ll call in 1 hour
🕒 Open: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm | Sat by appointment
Licence secured. Work approved. Project on track.
Related Guides & Services:
Pavement Light Licence Application →
Emergency Glass Lens Replacement →
Expert Resealing & Waterproofing →
Cast In-Situ Panel Installation →
Victorian Cast Iron Restoration →
Full Repair & Installation Services →
What Are Pavement Lights? →
The Pavement Light Company Ltd – We don’t just fix pavement lights. We get them approved.
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