Scaffolding, Mobile Cranes, Hoarding and Oversailing licences

There are different licences you need to obtain from us for use of mobile cranes and scaffolding on the Highway. These are:

• scaffolding licence
• hoarding licence
• mobile crane (MEWP) or elevator licence
• oversailing licence (Wires over Highway)

These licences are a requirement as detailed in the Highways Act 1980 (Section 169).

An application allows us to:

• ensure that the equipment or machinery is erected in accordance with health and safety legislation
• be aware so members of the public can be notified
• ensure that the safety of the public and operatives working in and around the area on the public highway are protected at all times
• the responsibility of the qualified contractor who is doing the works applies for and obtain a licence