London 2012: A new Application Form to Help us plan ahead for the Olympic and Paralympic Games

We have introduced a new Temporary Structure Application form for 2012.  Our prime concern is public safety and the smooth running of the Games and have decided that from January 2012 we will be limiting the licensing period for Temporary Structures to a maximum of 4 months.  Please note that with effect from 1 January 2012 and until further notice the Council will no longer license sites for 6 months.  The shorter licensed period provides us with extra controls to manage on street situations and respond to as yet unknown restrictions.

It is also mandatory to provide emergency out of hours contact details for your site.  It’s difficult to predict the effects on traffic and pedestrian safety around building sites and we may need to contact sites quickly to advise and enforce when works are not acceptable, or a potentially dangerous situation occurs.

Please use the new 2012 application forms available below.  Applications received on or after 1 January 2012 on the old form will not be valid and submissions for a 6 month licence will not be accepted. 

Please read the temporary structure licence application form carefully. You need to complete all sections, including information about the type of structure, the proposed works, and details of the structure.

Important Information

• The minimum notice for applications is 12 days.
  
  
• You need to obtain all appropriate planning permission/listed building/conservation area consents when applying for your licence. Your application will not be considered unless these are attached.
  
  
• All measurements must be provided in metres. 

Please send your completed form with payment to:

Licence Applications - Highways Licensing                                        

Westminster City Hall                                                                    

4th Floor Victoria Street

London

SW1E 6QP                                                          

How long will it take?

We aim to process your temporary structure licence application within 12 working days of receipt. To prevent delay, it is important that you enclose all the necessary documents and payment as advised on the application form.