You must have a licence to place a crane or cherry picker on the highway.
How to apply
Extend a licence
After you apply
We require a minimum of 10 working days to process an application.
Approval will be granted in the form of a licence issued in accordance with the Highways Act 1980.
Application cost
The licence costs £205 (VAT exempt), up to 28 days.
We may also require you to pay a deposit, depending on circumstances and location of the crane.
Information and documents you need to provide
You must include a:
- completed application form
- crane operator accreditation
- public liability insurance certificate with a minimum cover of £10 million
- scale plan detailing the location and the traffic management that is required to place the crane on the highway to chapter 8 requirements
Cranes sailing over the highway
If the crane is over sailing the highway but is not on the highway, you will also need an over-sail licence. Approval will be granted in the form of permits issued in accordance with the Highways Act 1980.
For information on how to apply for an over-sail licence:
Telephone: 01582 510333
Email: highwaydevelopment@luton.gov.uk