Road Construction Consent and Street Naming and Numbering
In accordance with Section 21 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 a Roads Construction Consent is required for the construction of a new or the extension of an existing road. New Street Names must be applied for through the Council.
From 1st April 2025 charges will be applied for a Roads Construction Consent application.
Road Construction Consent Charges
Charges will be calculated base on the value of the Roads Bond and will be calculated as follows:
| Road Bond Value | Rate |
| Up to £50,000 | £2500 |
| Between £50,001 and £500,000 | 5% of bond value |
| Between £500,001 and £2,000,000 | 4.5% of bond value |
| Over £2,000,000 | 4% of bond value |
On receipt of your application a value will be calculated for the roads bond and the applicable fee calculated. You will then be advised of the amount payable and payment must be received before the application can be validated.
- Link to payment site will be available soon
Please note any changes to your application following validation e.g if you request the application is altered to phase the development. The process will restart and charges will be reapplied.
Road Construction Consent Notes/Guidance/Application Forms
Copies of the Road Construction Consent Notes for Guidance and Application Forms can be either downloaded below or printed copies of these documents can be obtained by contacting 01506 280000.
- Form CC1 - Application for Construction Consent to Construct or Extend a Road (PDF, 510 KB)(opens new window)
- Form CC2 - Notice of Application for Road Construction Consent - Docquets of Service (PDF, 514 KB)(opens new window)
- Form CC3 - Notice of an Application for Roads Construction Consent (PDF, 513 KB)(opens new window)
- Form CC4 - Acceptance of Draft Road Construction Consent by Developer (PDF, 515 KB)(opens new window)
- Form CC5 - Substantial Completion Notification (PDF, 511 KB)(opens new window)
- Form CC6 - Application by a Developer for the Addition of Road(s) and/or Footpath(s) to West Lothian (PDF, 511 KB)(opens new window)
Notification of Charges as of 1 April 2025
| Council Officer | Rate £ (hourly) |
| Inspector Rate | £77.95 |
| Technician Rate | £81.72 |
| Engineer | £112.17 |
| Senior Engineer | £133.57 |
Private Housing Development
If the Road Construction Consent is associated with a private housing development then the developer must provide security in accordance with Section 17 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 and the Security for Private Road Works (Scotland) Regulations 1985 (as amended 1998). Normally the security will be lodged in the form of a Road Bond and a copy of the Council's preferred style of bond can be downloaded here - Road Bond Style (PDF, 14 KB)(opens new window).
Road and Street Naming Applications
Street Naming and Numbering applications are charged at £630 per application. Payment can be made - will be available shortly
Once payment has been made, please send layout plans and any relevant information to newdevelopmentroads@westlothian.gov.uk (opens new window) along with the payment reference number.
Please note, applications will not be registered until planning and roads construction consent is in place, even if payment is received in advance.
