Licences, Permits etc.

Road Opening Licences

A person who wishes to open a public road or footpath for any purpose must obtain a road opening licence.

Application forms are available to download: Forms

Heavy load permits

A special permit is required for the use on a public road of any vehicle or trailer in cases where the laden weight, dimensions etc. exceed allowed limits.

Certificates of roads and services in charge

The Council issues, on request and on payment of a fee of €25.00, certificates of roads and services being in its charge.

Temporary Closing of Roads

The Council has power to temporarily close public roads for road races or other events, to permit the carrying out of works, or for any other purpose.

The regulations relating to the temporary closing of roads require the publication of two notices -

(1) a notice of intention to temporarily close the road
(2) a notice of the decision to temporarily close the road

The notice of intention must allow for objections to be made in writing to the road authority within a specific period. The road authority must consider any objections received and not withdrawn.