Highway control

List of streets

The list of streets is a document we are required to provide under Section 36(6) of the Highways Act 1980. The document lists all highways maintainable at public expense in Peterborough. These are also known as 'adopted roads' or 'adopted highways'. 

Estate roads constructed by developers

We are committed to adopting residential and industrial estate roads that have been constructed in accordance with the attached Construction Specification 2025 by direct reference and adherence in a legal agreement completed under a section 38/278 of the Highways Act 1980. Residential roads serving fewer than 10 dwellings will not be considered for adoption.

With effect from 1 April 2025, the Estate Road Construction Specification has been updated to ensure developers are fully aware of the Authority's requirements when constructing highways for adoption.

Please also find below the Department for Transport Advice Note - Highway Adoptions dated April 2017, which developers, agents, consultants and members of the public considering purchasing a new build home will find useful.

If you require any further information, please email us on: HDteam@peterborough.gov.uk.

Pay for highway services

• Status enquiry - Flat rate

This form allows you to pay for a highways search flat rate fee.

• Status enquiry - Variable rate

This form allows you to pay for a highways search variable fee. The rate payable will vary depending on the geographical area.

• Status enquiry and road / traffic questions

This form allows you to pay for a highways search status enquiry fee including road and traffic questions.

• Status enquiry, road / traffic questions and RoW

This form allows you to pay for a highways search status enquiry fee including road and traffic and right of way questions.

• Search - Road and traffic questions only

This form allows you to pay for a highways search for road and traffic questions only.

• Search - Right of Way (RoW) only

This form allows you to pay for a highways search for right of way questions only.

• Temporary directional signs application fee

This form allows you to pay for a temporary directional signs application fee.

• Temporary Construction Access S184 Initial Fee

This form allows you to pay for a Temporary Construction Access S184. If you have not already done so, you will need to complete the appropriate application form and submit it to us.

• S38 and S278 Validation Fee

  This form allows you to pay the Initial Validation Fee for a S38 or S278 application. If you have not already done so you will need to complete an application form and submit it to us along with all supporting information