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Region of Durham Municipal Consent (utilities)
Approval for utility plant in the regional right-of-way; a Road Occupancy Permit is also needed. Valid for one year [DUR].
You need it when: A utility company, agency, municipality or private party with a Municipal Access Agreement installs or relocates infrastructure in a Durham regional right-of-way.
Why it's needed
- Required for any utility infrastructure in regional roads [DUR].
When to apply
- Apply at least 60 days before work; one application per location and per regional road [DUR].
Review time
Plan for about 40 business days. apply 60 days ahead [DUR]
Documents for a complete application
- Online application following the Municipal Consent Application Requirements Guideline [DUR]
- Drawings showing existing utilities (as-builts from the Region and utility records) [DUR]
How to submit
- Online only [DUR].
Fees
$312.63 plus HST up to 20 m; $871.25 plus $1/m over 20 m; no charge for relocations forced by Region projects (2026) [DUR].
Official pages
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Sources are marked in the text: [TO] toronto.ca pages, [Guide] general industry guidance, [Plan] permit planning practice. Confirm on the official page before applying.