If you propose to occupy or open part of a road (ie. carriageway, footway, footpath or cyclepath etc), there is a requirement under the Roads(Scotland) Act 1984 to obtain permission from the local Roads Authority. This is done by applying for the relevant permit. Select the appropriate form below.

Please note that, as of 01 April 2006, Glasgow City Council Land Services proposes to introduce charges for the permits listed below. Please also note that, after 01 July 2006, in order to comply with the requirements of the Transport (Scotland) Act 2005 the minimum notice periods required by the applicant when applying for these permits will increase significantly.  

A full list of charges can be found from page 20 of The Land and Environmental Services Book of Charges.  

Land and Environmental Services Book of Charges 2008/09 (PDF)


PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED UNLESS THE APPLICANT SUBMITS PAYMENT WITH THEIR APPLICATION.

Please telephone 0141 287 9321 should you require clarification regarding this matter.

Downloadable forms

For any operation occupying part of the road surface. (including scaffolding operations)
Road Occupation permit (MS Word document 73kb)
Road Occupation permit (PDF 54kb)

For any operation which involves breaking the road surface.
Road Opening permit (MS Word document 226kb)
Road Opening permit (PDF 46kb)

For any operation placing and using a crane on a road.
Crane Permit (MS Word document 31kb)
Crane Permit (PDF 9kb)

For any operation placing and using a skip on a road.
Skip Permit (MS Word document 28kb)
Skip Permit (PDF 12kb)

The application forms are designed to be the permit, if authorised. It may be completed and handed in or posted to the address below with the required fee.

Land and Envronmental Services
Glasgow Parking
48 Albion Street
P.O. Box 25068
G1 1BR

Telephone Enquiries:
Phone 0141 287 9321


Further Information

View General Information

View Scaffolding Information

View Skip Information

View TOR2 Terms and Conditions

View List of Statutory Undertakers

View Specifications for Opening




Permits are granted only on condition that a plan is sent, faxed or handed in to the Land Services offices at the address below or alternatively the plan can be emailed to  land@glasgow.gov.uk

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