| Highways | |
| Torbay Council | |
| Roebuck House Abbey Road Torquay TQ2 5TF | |
| highways @torbay.gov.uk | |
| 01803 207720 | |
| 01803 207670 | |
There are two pieces of legislation that govern excavation in the Public Highway.
Installation of apparatus
These types of works are conducted under the provisions of New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 section 50.
Non apparatus excavation
These types of works are conducted under the provisions of Highways Act 1980 section 171.