Crane licences

You'll need a licence to either use a crane on a public highway or a crane that sails over a public highway.

Crane licence conditions

Terms and conditions apply to both crane licences. 

Failure to comply with all the terms and conditions listed may result in prosecution.

Mobile crane licence conditions

A licence is available for one day and can only be obtained once a site meeting has taken place with an area enforcement officer. Footway and road closures must be arranged with traffic management before any work takes place. 

Cones and tape can be used to barrier off the area in use.

Crane over sail licence conditions

The licence holder shall ensure the crane is removed on, or before, the expiry of the licence unless an application for a renewal of the licence has been authorised by the Highways team.

The licence holder shall indemnify the London Borough of Croydon and users of the highway from and against any action, claims, loss, costs or expenses resulting from or consequential upon the exercise of the rights granted by this licence or from the erection operation and dismantling of the crane including without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing claim for damage to the highway and personal injury (including death) whether statutory or common law or in equity.

The licence holder shall comply with all condition, and any special conditions imposed on the licence and any subsequent directions, to the satisfaction of the council.

Download the crane over sail licence terms and conditions (PDF, 107 KB)

If the requirements are not complied with

If any of the requirements of this licence are not complied with the London Borough of Croydon may stop the crane operation immediately and the licence holder shall be liable for the costs incurred in such measures.

Upon completion of the works, the licensee must notify Croydon Council to enable an assessment of the condition of the highway and reinstatement work to be carried out.  All costs incurred by Croydon Council in making good the highway shall be at the expense of the licensee.

Using a crane next to the tramway

To ensure that work is carried out safely adjacent to the tramway system, prior to submitting your application form, you will need to arrange a site visit with TfL and an area enforcement officer in attendance.