Crane on the highway
A licence must be obtained to operate any type of crane/access machinery on the public highway, or if any part of the crane/access machinery or its load over-sails the public highway at any time during the lift for any length of time.
The term 'highway' includes roads, pavements and verges.
Who can apply?
Only contractors who hold £10 million public liability insurance can apply for a licence.
Fees
Mobile crane or access machinery licence
The total fee for a mobile crane or access machinery licence is £317. This includes:
- Licence fee: £171
- Pre-inspection: £73
- Post-inspection: £73
Tower crane licence
The total fee for a tower crane licence is £439.
Extending licences
Please note that you are not able to extend these licences. You will need to make a new application instead.
Apply for or change a licence
Before applying, please read the impact on street lighting assets.
Before you fill in this form
You won't be able to save this form to complete later, so please allow yourself five minutes to fill it in.
You will need:
Payment card details if you are applying for a new licence
Evidence of public liability insurance (optional)
Plan of projection (optional)
I have questions or need more information
Please get in touch by:
- Email: southamptontma@balfourbeatty.com
- Telephone: 023 8079 8060
