Birmingham City Council Permit Scheme (BCCPS)
Apply for a roadworks permit
Birmingham City Council is a permitting authority. If you are a Street or Road works promoter, you will need a permit to carry out roadworks in Birmingham.
Permit scheme
For full details about the permit scheme, download the Birmingham City Council permit scheme document.
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Activity type |
Traffic Sensitive* at certain times/locations Category 0, 1 and 2 |
Traffic Sensitive* at certain times/locations Category 3 and 4 |
Non traffic sensitive* at any time or location Category 3 and 4 |
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Time and location of activity |
Wholly or partly within traffic sensitive times and or locations |
Wholly outside of traffic sensitive times and or locations (10% Discount) |
Wholly or partly within traffic sensitive times and or locations |
Wholly outside of traffic sensitive times and or locations (10% discount) |
Any time and or location |
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PAA |
£84 |
£75.60 |
£84 |
£75.60 |
£55 |
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Major - (over 10 days requiring a traffic regulation order) |
£172 |
£154.80 |
£172 |
£154.80 |
£91 |
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Major - (4 to 10 days) |
£104 |
£93.60 |
£104 |
£93.60 |
£54 |
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Major - (up to 3 days) |
£53 |
£47.70 |
£53 |
£47.70 |
£27 |
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Standard |
£104 |
£93.60 |
£104 |
£93.60 |
£54 |
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Minor |
£53 |
£47.70 |
£53 |
£47.70 |
£27 |
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Immediate |
£50 |
£45 |
£50 |
£45 |
£24 |
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Variations |
£45 |
£45 |
£45 |
£45 |
£35 |
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*as defined in the Department for Transport's Statutory Guidance for Highway Authority Permit Schemes
Step 1 - How to submit your Traffic Management application
You must make your application electronically using via the map below.
How to use our reporting form
If you want to track progress on your enquiry, you can log in to, or register for a BRUM account.
1. Start your report
Look at the map to begin.
The map will show a 2-mile area around Birmingham city centre by default.
2. Find and plot the location
There are 2 ways to find the location.
- Use the "Search for a place" box
Type a postcode or road name in the search box.
If you know the property number, include it too. - Manual search
Explore the map and zoom in to mark the location.
On the left side of the map, you will find the tools:- Zoom buttons. Use the plus and minus buttons to zoom in and out.
Mobile users can also pinch to zoom. - Find my location circle. Use this to zoom to where you are right now
- Zoom buttons. Use the plus and minus buttons to zoom in and out.
Click or tap the map to plot the location. A marker will appear.
3. Submit your report
Once you have plotted the location on the map, select "Submit new enquiry" to start the form.
If you're using an older browser such as Internet Explorer 10 or earlier, the map might not appear. Try using a newer browser for the best experience.
Step 2 - How to apply for a Roadworks Permit
You must make your application electronically using 'Street Manager' via the link below. Alternatively, you may use your own permitting system as long as it has a direct API link to Street Manager.
Apply for a roadworks permit on GOV.UK
Be aware that Birmingham Traffic Management (BTM) applications and permits are accessed as one submission.
If your permit application is received before your BTM application, it will be refused. You must provide your BTM reference number in the works description of your permit.
Page updated: 14 May 2024
