When will you need a Crane licence?
- You will need a Crane licence to place a crane or a cherry picker on a public highway.
If you need to place the crane on private land you will not need a licence. You can hire the use of cranes or cherry pickers from crane operating companies.
The crane operating company is responsible for having the relevant licence. A site visit is required by the council before any licences are granted.
A road closure may be required in certain instances. Please note that there is a six to eight week lead time in arranging a road closure.
Before you apply
To apply for a Crane licence you need to:
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Download and complete the application form below and send it to us at: nrswa@harrow.gov.uk
What happens next?
We will contact you about how you can complete your payment once we receive your application.
Crane licence fees
The current (2024/2025) fees for a Crane licence are:
- £315.20 - Positioning and lifting the equipment on the highway (where applicable).
- £695.20 - deposit required.
- £347.30 - Over sail licence.
Terms and conditions
You (as the applicant) must ensure the following:
- The safety of the public is the first consideration at all times
- Public liability insurance that covers the public highway is obtained
- London Borough of Harrow is indemnified against any third party claim arising from your presence on the highway.
- The full cost of any clearance or repairs to the highway or street furniture resulting from your activities is paid on demand.
- The equipment is attended at all times and removed from the highway when not in use.
- The working area is coned/barriered off to protect pedestrians.
- You must inform local residents and businesses in advance of any works due to being carried out.
- Access is available at all times for vehicles and pedestrians (except where a road closure is in force).
- Inspections are carried out both in and out of normal working hours.
- Persons found not to be complying with the conditions of any licence will be reported for possible legal action.