Developing streets and roads
Well-designed streets can be a vital resource in social, economic and cultural terms. They can be the main component of our public realm and a core element of local identity. We aim to put place and people before the movement of motor vehicles. Attractive and well-connected street networks encourage more people to walk and cycle to local destinations, improving their health while reducing motor traffic, energy use and pollution.
Developers, using the guidance below, are expected to show how their development proposals comply with the principles set out in both local and national street development guidance to achieve safe and sustainable developments:
- North Ayrshire roads development guide – to request a copy, email Transportation
- Scottish Government 'Designing Streets' policy
- Designing Streets toolkit
- Creating Places: A policy statement on architecture and place for Scotland
New street and road construction
Before undertaking any new road construction, the developer must obtain both detailed planning permission (where required) and construction consent. It should be noted that the granting of one does not necessarily imply the granting of the other.
Where the development is for residential use, security in accordance with the current Security for Private Road Works (Scotland) Regulations must be lodged with the council prior to house building operations commencing. No security is required for industrial-office-retail development or for residential developments carried out by a recognised Housing Association. The Security for Private Road Works (Scotland) Regulations provide further information on the exemptions.
The North Ayrshire roads development guide document details the procedure for applying for a road construction consent. Further information is available in the Road construction guidelines. Our standard construction details provides information for construction consent applications. These can either be duplicated for consents within the area or referenced in any submitted consent. The developer is responsible for ensuring that the Standard details drawings document are relevant for their construction consent submission.
Documents to be submitted for construction consent document lists the documents required. Listed below are the standard forms required for a construction consent application and approval. Forms may be requested by emailing Transportation.
- CC1 - construction consent application
- CC2 - docquets of service
- CC3 - notice of service
- CC5 - footpath agreement
- CC6 - addition of road/footpath to list of public roads
- CC7 - road bond
- CC9 - construction consent checklist
- DC1 - structural design certificate
- DC2 - flood risk and drainage impact assessment
Completed application forms, associated drawings and information should be submitted at least 3 months before the start of construction by email to Transportation. Your application will only be registered if all relevant plans and documents have been submitted together when making your application. Missed information will result in a delay to the Road construction consent being registered and reviewed.
Road works required out with the site boundary will require the necessary permits over and above the road construction consent. Apply by emailing Roads Permits.
Fees
There is no fee to submit a construction consent application for consideration. The following charges may apply once an application has been approved:
| Service | Charge |
|---|---|
| Amendments to approved road construction consent* | £402.41 plus VAT |
| Inspections associated with construction consent, either: | a) 1.5% of Bond rate b) time in lieu option |
*Larger amendments will be charged per time taken to process.