Each highway adoption agreement is subject to a minimum fee
These fees are payable prior to any works being undertaken on design reviews and subject to all relevant information being provided along with a fully complete application form where applicable.
Any fees over and above the minimum fee are calculated and collected during the legal process.
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Agreement Type |
Financial year 2024/25 |
|---|---|
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S278 minor works (where the works will not have a significant impact on the highway) – typically up to a value of £10,000 |
£3,555 |
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Section 38
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£3,555 or 9% of bond value whichever is greater |
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Standard S278 |
These are dealt with by Highway Design Services. Please see the S278 developer guidance (PDF, 328.05 KB) document for more information |
Additional fees and charges
Additional fees and charges may be applicable where there are:
- Extensive additional checks are required for items such as Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDs) or complex drainage features, structures and bridges, extensive traffic management requirements, unusual geotechnical features, etc.
- The signing of the legal agreement(s) was not completed within 12 months of the initial application and/or subsequent design review
- The development/developer is in default of the terms of its legal agreement(s)
- A significant design change has occurred after the signing of the legal agreement(s)
Requests for Section 38 copies
If you are buying or selling a house and the highway remains unadopted, the buyer’s solicitor will request a copy of the Section 38 agreement (if applicable). This is only available where the road has not been formally adopted by the Highways Authority.
Oldham Council charges a fee of £44 plus postage, to provide a copy of a Section 38 agreement (payment options will be given upon request).
To request a Section 38 copy contact the email link below and provide the following information:
- section38@oldham.gov.uk
- the full property address including the developer's plot number if known
- your contact details
It can take up to seven working days for the copy agreements to be provided to you from receipt of payment.