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What is 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.
Applying for a Crane licence
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 (2025/2026) fees for a Crane licence are:
- £329.00 - Positioning and lifting the equipment on the highway (where applicable).
- £726.00 - deposit required.
- £363.30 - Over sail licence.
Terms and conditions
View the Crane Licence terms and conditions