1 Overview
A licence is required to place mobile lifting apparatus on a public highway. This includes private streets where the public have a right of access. This does not apply to private gated roads with no public right of way. Private roads that are not gated, where the public have a right of way to use them, will still require a licence.
The cost of a MEWP licence is currently £134 for a ten day period.
We require five working days' notice from the date of the application to the date you wish to use the mobile lifting apparatus.
The licence covers Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs or cherry pickers), including mobile lifting equipment and truck-mounted lifting equipment. It excludes mobile and tower cranes for which a separate oversail licence is required.
The licence duration is up to ten calendar days. An extension can be granted for an additional ten-day period.
2 Apply for a licence
Apply for a mobile elevated working platform licence (external link)3 Terms and conditions
All works shall be in accordance with the specific requirements issued by West Sussex County Council (WSCC) at the time of the resident’s application and insofar as the site will be subject to periodic inspection, additional conditions may be imposed during the works.
Disabled and blind persons
All works shall be executed with due regard to the additional particular needs of disabled and blind persons using the highway.
Traffic control
The executor of the works shall provide and erect all necessary warning notices, signs and signals for the satisfactory control of traffic in accordance with chapter 8 - Traffic Signs Manual 1991, and the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 1994 and any subsequent amendments thereof as directed by the highway network manager.
Road signs
No existing road sign or line shall be obstructed or rendered less effective due to the execution of works without the approval of the council and the provision of alternative signing or lining to their requirements.
Health, safety and welfare
The executor of the works shall undertake works in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and all other legislation, approved codes of practice and guidelines applicable to the works. This shall be done with particular regard to the protection of the public from harm, injury, damage or loss.
Satisfaction of works
In the event of the works not being to the entire satisfaction of the council the works shall cease and the original conditions shall be restored forthwith. If necessary, the restoration of works will be carried out by the county council and the costs shall be recoverable from the person or persons responsible.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to consult with the local planning authority to determine whether a planning approval is required for these works.