The True Cost of Permit Delays
Permit delays are rarely measured in pounds.
But they carry financial and operational impact.
Extended approvals can mean contractor idle time, prolonged lane rental exposure, delayed capital works, and increased scrutiny from members and residents.
Use this calculator to estimate your authority’s annual delay exposure based on your current permit volumes and processing performance.
GEO.works · Exposure calculator
Permit backlog inputs
Include TTROs if they sit within the same operational workflow.
Rough estimate is fine.
For the permits that exceed your target time.
Crew, plant, traffic management, rescheduling.
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