Get permission to close a pavement or footway for works.
Apply for footway closure
You can ask to close a footway for 6, 12 or 18 months.
If you need to get a Section 278 Agreement to undertake these works (see your planning decision notice) this must be signed and completed before we can process your application.
You can extend a footway closure by submitting a new form.
You need to give us one week's notice for new application and to extend an existing application.
As part of the application process you will need to supply a plan that shows:
- the location of footway closure
- the extents of the footway closure, such as the length or start and end point of the closure
- where you are crossing pedestrians
- how you are crossing pedestrians
- what traffic management you are using, such as signs and barriers
Cost
A footway closure costs:
- £189 for 6 months
- £378 for 12 months
- £567 for 18 months
We'll need a reference number to send you an invoice.
How long it takes
It takes at least one week to process a footway closure application after we've received it.
We'll send you a confirmation email when permission has been granted.
Providing a different walkway
There needs to be another walkway for people to use while the footway is closed. This is usually a temporary walkway along the side of the closed footway.
Contact traffic@bristol.gov.uk if you need help with that.
Cancellations
Send cancellations in writing to traffic@bristol.gov.uk before the official start date of the footway closure.
Cancellation refunds
If we receive your cancellation before the start date, we'll refund the full amount.
We don't accept cancellations or issue refunds on or after the start date