Apply for a road closure

You can apply for a temporary road closure either by post or by email. Before you apply make sure you are familiar with our conditions.

You will also need to download and read the document below to help you understand more about the process and what else you need to do:

• Temporary Traffic Order Applicants Letter

Applying by Email

To apply for a temporary road closure by email you will need to download and fill out the form below:

• Temporary Traffic Order Application Form

Once you have completed the form you will need to email it to us.

Applying by Post

To apply for a temporary road closure by post you will need to download the form:

• Temporary Traffic Order Application Form

Once you have downloaded it you will need to print it off, fill it out and post it to us at:

Road Closures
Hastings Borough Council
Muriel Matters House
Hastings
East Sussex
TN34 3UY

Fees

The cost of a temporary road closure is £75 which is non refundable once the order has been processed.

After we have approved and processed your application we will use the payment details you have supplied to raise an invoice. We will then invoice you.

Notice

You will need to give us at least 6 weeks notice when applying for a road closure.

Conditions

A full list of our conditions for road closures can be found in the document below:

• Temporary Road Closure Conditions

We require Public Liability Insurance with all applications for a road closure. We will not make an Order without it. 

We ask for £10m for larger events. We accept £5m if the order is for a small event such as a street party for residents/neighbours only with food and simple entertainment. If there are stalls, firework displays or face painting, £10m will be required.