Apply for a Road or Vehicle Permit Learn how to apply for permits and licences for activities that occupy public roads or footpaths. DCC Menu Road Opening Licences A road opening licence is required to excavate a public road or footpath in Dublin city. Put a Skip on Your Road Information on getting a permit for a skip. Temporary Road Closure Permit Information on temporarily closing a road in Dublin City. Abnormal Load Permit Apply for an abnormal load permit oversized vehicle exceptionally sized vehicle transport by road. Premises Registration for Heavy Goods Vehicles Register a Premises for heavy goods vehicle deliveries. Telecommunications Infrastructure Licence A telecommunication cabinet licence is required to place telecommunication infrastructure on a public road or footpath in Dublin city. Place Cranes, Hoists or Vehicles on a Public Road A permit is required when positioning a mobile crane, hoist, vehicle in Dublin city. Apply for a Case, Rack Or Shelf Licence Information on how to apply to Dublin City Council for a case, rack or shelf licence. Apply for a Hoarding Scaffold Permit A build a scaffold or hoarding license is required for scaffolding or hoarding on a path or a road. Ground Anchor Installation Licence Apply for a Licence to install Ground Anchors in Dublin City About Roadworks Licences and Complaints Roadworks licence information & complaints procedures. Apply for Suspension of Paid Parking Information on how to apply for a suspension of paid parking.