1 Overview
Before erecting directional developer signs on the public highway or private street, it is the sign company's responsibility to obtain a directional developer sign (DDS) licence. This does not apply to roads that are not maintained by West Sussex County Council (WSCC) - for example, the A27, which is the responsibility of National Highways. You must make contact with the relevant authority and gain approval before erecting any signage.
You must also obtain permission from Enerveo before you attach any signs to their street furniture, such as lamp columns, to comply with the traffic signs regulation and general directions 2016.
Unless there are exceptional circumstances, WSCC will only allow a maximum of ten signs per development.
We require a minimum of five working days' advance notice from the date of application to the date the signs will be erected.
The cost of a DDS licence is currently £730 for up to six signs and £146 for each additional sign, up to a maximum of ten.
The licence duration is up to one calendar year. You are able to apply for longer periods if required. Any extension period is also for up to one calendar year.
2 Apply for a licence
Please phone 01243 642105 regarding applying for a licence or email highwayslicencing@westsussex.gov.uk.