Apply to close or divert a highway
Apply for a stopping up order to remove highway rights to permanently close or divert a highway.
Applies to England
Use this form to apply for a stopping up order to:
- permanently close part of a highway
- close or divert a footpath or footway
This service is not for use in:
- London boroughs
- Wales
- Scotland
This form is for stopping up orders under Section 247, 248 or 253 of the Town and Country Planning Act.
You can apply for other stopping up orders under the Town and Country Planning Act.
Before you start
You must have either:
- been granted planning permission
- a planning application in progress
- a certificate or note from your local authority saying this is a permitted development and you do not need planning permission
Documents you will need to provide
You will need:
- plans showing the site boundary edged in red, the existing highway boundary and what the area will look like when the development is completed
- a plan that shows the existing area, marking the highways to be stopped up or diverted, any new publicly maintained highways and any improvements
- a copy of the planning permission or application
- if applicable, a copy of any Compulsory Purchase Order
Read our detailed guidance showing:
- the documents and plans you need to submit
- what a stopping up plan should look like
- the process for stopping up orders
Apply online
The person completing this form will be contacted to respond to queries and any objections received.
You do not have to complete this form in one go. You can save it and come back later.
If you need help with your application, you can contact us: nationalcasework@dft.gov.uk
Other ways to apply
Complete the paper application form and send it to us:
By email: nationalcasework@dft.gov.uk
By post:
National Transport Casework team
Tyneside House
Skinnerburn Road
Newcastle Business Park
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 7AR