Licence for using a crane over a highway

Licence needed for using either a tower crane, or mobile crane, on or above the adopted highway.

This licence is a Section 178 Licence. You'll need a separate 178 licence for tower cranes and mobile cranes.

A mobile crane covers the use of cherry pickers, mobile elevated platform (MEWPS) and Hiabs.

Apply for a licence

You'll need to include a:

site plan showing crane centre and circle swept by end of jib, also the adjacent roads
drawing showing the crane foundation, if applicable
design certificate for the crane foundation: proforma available, if applicable
copy of Public Liability Insurance cover to the minimum value of £5,000,000 per incident
confirmation of measures to ensure no physical clashing of any parts with adjacent cranes, if applicable

The cost of the crane licence review is £413.

Once we've received your email, we'll contact you to take payment.

You'll need to include a:

site plan showing crane centre and circle swept by end of jib, also the adjacent roads
copy of Public Liability Insurance cover to the minimum value of £5,000,000 per incident
confirmation of measures to ensure no physical clashing of any parts with adjacent cranes, if applicable

The cost of the crane licence review is £413.

Once we've received your email, we'll contact you to take payment.

You'll need to allow 10 working days for your crane permit to be processed. We'll return your permit to you by email.

If you need to place the crane on the highway then you will need to book the road space.

This can be done by emailing traffic@bristol.gov.uk with all the relevant details, such as:

Tacit consent does not apply for this licence. You must wait until you receive your licence from us.