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Apply for temporary structure, road closure or crane licence

How to apply for a licence to put building apparatus or machinery in the road or on the pavement.

What happens next

We aim to issue temporary structure licences within 12 working days, although a larger site or more complex proposal may take longer. Please take this into account when planning the lead-in time for the installation of the structure on site.

Crane and platform licences are issued within 10 working days. If the crane or platform is preventing road access and thereby requires a Temporary Traffic Order, the licence will be issued within 10-12 weeks.

Temporary Traffic Orders for road closures are issued within 10-12 weeks.

Published: 7 January 2021

Last updated: 5 October 2023