Temporary road closures (for events)

A Temporary Road Closure Order is needed for any event which may stop the flow of traffic on the public highway within South Derbyshire District, for example, Fetes, Street parties, Parades, galas. The orders are made by South Derbyshire District following consultation with Derbyshire County Council and the relevant emergency services including the Police.

As per guidance:

Please provide a map or sketch showing the road(s) to be closed, details of the diversion route and the location of the road closed boards and diversion signs. Your application will not be considered without a map and will be returned to you until one can be provided. 

Please submit your application as soon as possible and at least 8 weeks before your event. Provide as much information as possible about the road closure. Continue on a separate sheet if necessary.  

The Council will consult with the Derbyshire County Council and Derbyshire Constabulary, before it is able to make a road closure order.

Please note that it is the responsibility of the Organiser to close the road and provide road closure signs, South Derbyshire District Council does not provide this facility. 

Please ensure that all neighbours who may be affected by a closure agree to the proposal or that arrangements will be made to accommodate their access requirements.

Please also see the conditions from Derbyshire County Council, with which you will need to comply if your application is approved.

The application form can be accessed here ^{(pdf, 130kb)} or a word version can be requested by contacting the Chairs Office.

Completed applications should be returned by email to the Chair's Office: chairsoffice@southderbyshire.gov.uk  or posted to: The Chair’s Office, South Derbyshire District Council, Civic Offices, Civic Way, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 0AH.