What works need a licence
You need a non-statutory undertaker (NSU) licence to carry out any works affecting a government main road for a private property or development:
- works approved through planning permission
- access improvement works
- works on the boundary of a property and a government main road
- installing private services, such as gravity or pressure sewers, water pipes or electric cables
- commercial or residential developments
- any new or changed access onto a main road that are temporary or permanent
- work on development land that will later be handed over to the government
- new or improved agricultural field accesses
Once you have your NSU licence, you must hire an approved contractor registered on Trafficworx to carry out the works.
For parish roads, contact them to find out about their requirements.
Check who owns the road on the road information map.
Highways (Jersey) Law 1956
Steps to follow before carrying out your works
You must complete a few steps before the work can begin.
We highly recommend that you contact us as early as possible to discuss your project. You should also hire an approved contractor or consulting engineer at the beginning to advise you.
You need to:
- consider the standards and guidance for access to public roads
- if needed, make your planning applications and receive your permit
- if needed, apply for a drainage connection permit and receive your permit
- apply for a NSU licence
- wait for us to review your licence application and designs submission
Once you received your NSU licence:
- if you haven’t already, hire an approved contractor who can apply for a road works permit
- make sure your contractor receives the road works permit
- carry the works
- send as-built drawings once works is completed
Each step makes sure the works meet our regulations and standards.
Standards and guidance for access to public roads
Any works affecting our main roads must meet regulations and standards before it can be approved and carried out, including:
- road layout
- pedestrian and vehicle visibility
- parking and servicing requirements
Find standards and guidance in the following document.
Access onto the Highway: Standards and Guidance
Apply for a NSU licence
You can complete the form if you’re:
- the property owner
- an agent
- contractor or consulting engineer
Licences are issued in the name of the property owner and are linked to the property. However, we highly recommend that you hire a contractor or consulting engineer to make the application.
To apply you need PDF copies of:
- detailed technical drawings of the proposed works affecting our main road including:
- plans, elevations and cross sections
- materials and specifications
- • if applicable, your planning permit
- • if applicable, your drainage connection permit reference number
All your drawings must meet our technical standards for highway construction. You may need to provide additional details depending on your project.
It takes at least 6 weeks to get a licence.
Apple for a non-statutory undertakers (NSU) licence
Review of your licence application and design submission
Our review evaluates all technical details of your proposed design. Any changes to the design, following initial technical review by us may be developed or made by your designer at this stage.
You, or your agent, should contact the various statutory undertakers who own the infrastructure within your works area. This is to make sure that the infrastructure is re-located, lowered or protected, if required.
Your licence is issued under the name of the property owner and grants you permission to carry out the proposed approved works.
If you’re selling your property you should transfer the private utility licence rights to the new owner.
Applying for a roads work permit
Once you receive your NSU licence, you must hire a contractor as your Temporary Undertaker to:
- apply for the relevant roads work permit
- book the road space on Trafficworx
Only approved contractors can carry out the works because they have the qualifications required and access to Trafficworx. You’ll receive a list of approved contractors with your NSU licence.
Road space on Trafficworx is allocated on a first come first served basis. Your preferred dates may not be available.
It’s your or your agent’s responsibility to make sure that the works are carried out in accordance with the approved drawings and any licence conditions.
Find out more on applying for road works permits.
Send as-built drawings once works is completed
Once the works is completed you must send us accurate as-built drawings of the private utility location, depth and extent.
It’s a requirement that the location and extent of all private or commercial utilities are recorded under the Road Works and Events (Jersey) Law 2016.
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