Crane and access machinery licence

Licence summary

You will need a licence if you are placing any type of crane or other equipment on the public highway or if the load being moved is to over-sail the highway at any time during the lift.

Eligibility criteria

Who can apply for this licence: Crane companies & contractors

Required documentation:
• Evidence of £10 million Public Liability Insurance
• A copy of your crane operators Risk Assessment/Method Statement.
• A site plan, to scale showing the cranes position and over-sail area with dimensions.
• Where appropriate, a copy of way-leave agreement or permission from landowners who will be over-sailed will need to be provided.
• A copy of the crane specification catalogue entry which must include dimensions, weight, jib capacity and limits.
• Traffic Management Plan

Fees

Fees will be applicable and conditions attached
• Mobile crane (cherry picker, elevating platform etc.) £115.00 + £110 (pre and post inspections @ £55 each)
• Tower crane £295.00

Cheques payable to Southampton City Council


Application evaluation process

We will endeavour to process your application as quickly as possible. Due to the nature of this licence and third party interest we will aim to grant licences within 4 weeks of the application being made. This however is subject to receiving all required documentation and correct payment. Your traffic management requirements i.e. temporary road/lane closures may increase the time period needed by a further 4 weeks.

Will tacit consent apply?

No. It is in the public interest that the authority must process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from the local authority within a reasonable period, please contact us. You can do this online if you applied through the UK Welcomes service or use the contact details below.

Applications

Mandatory - Licence conditions attached to this application are at the bottom of this page.

Apply online or download, complete the form and post to the address below:

Tell us about a change to your existing circumstances or to extend an existing permit

Highways Service Partnership
City Depot and Recycling Park
First Avenue, Millbrook
Southampton
SO15 0LJ

Telephone: +44 (0)23 8079 8077
Fax: +44 (0)23 8051 2883
Email: SouthamptonNRSWA@bblivingplaces.com

Failed application and licence holder redress

Please contact the Local Authority in the first instance.
Applicants may appeal to the West Hampshire Magistrates' Court against refusal to issue a licence or against conditions of the licence.

Consumer complaint

In the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK,
Consumer Direct will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.