Give feedback on this pageHighways Development Control
The Highways Development Control section is responsible for ensuring that any planning applications which affect the existing Public Highway, or involve construction of any new Highway are carried out in accordance with Denbighshire County Council standards and specifications. This includes the Construction of any new vehicle access onto the Public highway, even though this will not always require planning consent (see separate page for more details).
Any developer either constructing new roads as part of any new housing development, or undertaking works within the existing Public Highway will need to enter into a legal agreement with Denbighshire County Council to ensure that all works are designed and completed to an adoptable standard.
Further details and outline specifications can be found by following the links on this page.
Information for Developers
Any new roads, footways or verges must be designed and constructed in accordance with Denbighshire County Councils Highway Design Guide. (More details can be found in the form of pdf attachments to this page). All developers will need to enter into a legal agreement in accordance with The Highways Act 1980, Section 38 (for new construction) or Section 278 (for works within an existing Public Highway). In addition a bond is required to be in place prior to commencement, of sufficient value to ensure funding is available in the event of the developer going into liquidation.
New Vehicular Accesses
Planning consent is required for any new access onto a classified road, which includes A, B and C class roads. To contact Denbighshire County Council planning team click on the link on the left of this page. An online application via the planning portal can be submitted via the same page. If you are unsure as to the classification of the road, or wish to discuss the process in more detail please contact us via the attached e mail link or by phoning 01824 706889
All vehicle crossings which cross over the footway or the highway verge, whether onto classified or unclassified roads must be constructed to Denbighshire County Council’s specification. Please refer to the attached page for full details and how to apply.
(pdf, 33.22 KB) Highway Specification for developers