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Licence to Cultivate the Public Highway

To cultivate the highway land or grass verges and plant various shrubs, plants etc, a licence is required. The height of such plants is restricted to a maximum of 1 metre, but more generally 450mm.

The placing of rockery stones, fences, 'trip rail' etc is not permitted under any licence agreement.

The owner/occupier of the property will be responsible for the maintenance of the area for a period specified within the licence, this is typically a period of two years. It should be borne in mind that the land retains highway status and the various utility companies retain the right to excavate the area. Licence holders cannot expect a prior notice from utility companies relating to such works.

The Highways Act 1980 Section 142

Public liability insurance will be required to the sum of £5 million in line with all highway-related works.

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