Closing a road for an event or street party

Organising a street party

Street parties are an important part of community life, and a great way for friends and neighbours to come together. We want to make it as easy as possible for you to hold a street party or community event.

If you are looking to organise a street party which involves closing a road you will need to have permission from us first. Please read the guidelines below before making an application to close a road for a street party:

Guidance on applications for street parties (247KB)

Making a road closure application

If you need to apply for a road closure or street diversion for an event, you need to submit an application form at least six weeks before the event is due to take place. You cannot legally stop vehicles from entering or driving down a road unless a road closure order has been granted.

There is a standard application fee of £106.00 (although some events are exempt from paying a fee), prices from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. This fee is refundable if your application is not successful. You will also need to submit a street plan detailing the road closure with your application.

Road Closure Standard Conditions (79KB)

Please note, if you intend to sell alcohol at your event you will also need to apply for a:

Temporary Event Notice

Insurance for your event

By applying for a road closure you agree to indemnify West Sussex County Council (WSCC) as the Highways Authority, in respect of any claims for loss or damage to property and death or injury to persons, relating to your activities, in whatever amounts, throughout the period of the permission.

As you are indemnifying WSCC for any loss or damage, the Road Closure Order requires you to take out Public Liability Insurance cover to the sum of £5 million pounds. Further information is available from the link below: