Road maintenance and permits
North Ayrshire Council has adopted an asset management approach to road maintenance. This ensures works are prioritised in line with budgets. Asset management uses lifecycle planning to make best use of resources.
A road asset management plan sets out our strategy for maintaining the road network and its associated assets.
To carry out works, occupy, or open, part of a public road, you must notify us first. Use contact details below.
Under every street there are cables, mains, pipes and sewers. Consult dial before you dig before carrying out roadworks.
Safety inspections
The Road asset safety inspection policy document and the Road Asset Safety Inspection Operations Manual set out the procedures for carrying out safety inspections.
Road maintenance permits
Most road maintenance permits are valid for four weeks from the date of authorisation. Applications for longer periods will be charged in four week blocks.
As an example, if you need a skip permit for 16 weeks you pay £280. This is equal to four times the £70 single permit charge.
Public liability insurance of no less than £5 million must be held by the applicant and a copy of the policy document must be provided before a permit will be issued.
Services
North Ayrshire Roads provide the following services.
| Service | Charge |
|---|---|
| Property Enquiry Adoption Plan | £70 |
| NRSWA Public Utility Sample Inspections | £36 |
| Switching off Traffic Signals for third parties | £190 (2 x permit charge applies for evening, weekends, and public holidays |
| Temporary signs for events | £140 |
| Signs for new housing development | £440 |
| H bar markings (access protection marking) | £210 |
| Early start or retrospective permit | Additional basic permit charge |
| Amendment/extension to existing permit | 50% additional basic permit charge |