Schedule of minimum requirements for cranes, tower cranes, MEWP and any other high-access plant to be placed on the public highway
If the item will close or obstruct a footway or carriageway a temporary traffic order may be required which could require 6 weeks’ notice. If this is required, send an email to Brighton & Hove City Council’s Permit Admin team for advice at Permit.Admin@brighton-hove.gov.uk.
If the item is to be placed in an area with parking restrictions, then a parking bay suspension may be required. If you need to suspend a parking bay to place the item, first apply for a parking bay suspension permit. This requires 7 full working days' notice.
A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) or risk assessment must be supplied with any highway licence application.
All items shall be deposited in the licensed position only without impeding the surface water drainage or obstructing any utility access point or the apparatus of any undertaker as defined by the New Roads and Street Works Act 1981 or the Highways Authority.
No item shall be positioned to obstruct access to any premises unless the consent of the occupier of those premises has been obtained.
Each placement shall be marked, guarded and lit. Any required traffic management must be erected in accordance with the Traffic Signs Manual Chapter 8, both on the footway and carriageway.
No item shall remain on the highway after the expiry date of the Licence issued.
The highway shall be left, at all times, in a clean and tidy condition.
If temporary walkways for pedestrians are required, they must be at least 1.5 metres in width. Dropped kerbs should also be provided.
A condition survey and photos should be taken by the contractors before the crane/MEWP is placed on the highway. These should be provided on request. Failure to provide evidence of the highway condition prior to the crane/MEWP being placed on the highway may result in costs being sought for repairs.
The licensee shall be responsible for making good to the satisfaction of Brighton & Hove City Council any damage to the highway using council-approved contractors, qualified under the provisions of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, and in the event of failure to comply shall reimburse the licensor all costs incurred in repairs.
The Licensee shall permit access to Brighton & Hove City Council or to any undertaker as defined by the New Roads and Street Works Act 1984, removing any obstruction as necessary to provide such access.
If deemed necessary, Brighton & Hove City Council may alter licence conditions at any time or rescind the licence with reasonable cause. The licensee shall not be entitled to any compensation for loss of trade or business as a result.
These requirements shall be deemed to be terms of the licence only insofar as they do not conflict with or duplicate any other legal requirements. Any failure on the part of the licensee to comply with the above conditions will result in the revoking of the permission granted and all items must be removed from the highway immediately.
The Licensee must indemnify Brighton & Hove City Council on demand against all claims for legal liability arising from the issue of this licence and provide for the duration of the license public liability insurance cover of not less than £10 million pounds. Documentary proof of the holding of this cover must be provided to Brighton & Hove City Council on demand.