Apply to pedestrianise a highway
Local planning authorities can apply to remove vehicle rights on a highway to pedestrianise it.
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Local councils can use this form when applying for an order to remove vehicle rights on a highway and bring about its pedestrianisation. The application must be made by the local planning authority and there must be agreement that removal of these rights will improve the area’s features.
Application under section 249 of the the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 are less frequent and must meet particular criteria. Contact the National Transport Casework (NTC) Team to enquire about your proposal’s suitability.
National Transport Casework team
Tyneside House
Skinnerburn Road
Newcastle Business Park
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 7AR
Email nationalcasework@dft.gov.uk
Phone 07786 190 909
This form was previously available as a PDF. For a copy see the UK Government Web Archive.