Apply for a highways licence

Use this guide to help you find more information about the various highways licences.

Application fees for highways licences

The way we process our applications have changed. Applications are now online and payment for our Highway licence is taken at the end of the application process.

You will need a credit or Debit card to complete the application.

The licence is not granted until both the licence and deposit (if required) is paid.

If you have any issues please email: highwayslicences@lambeth.gov.uk

Please note that Section 50 NRSWA licence application forms can only be paid by cheque or postal order.

Cheques should be payable to 'London Borough of Lambeth'. These can also be sent via the post to:

Address: Highways Licensing, Environmental Services, London Borough of Lambeth, PO Box 80771, London, SW2 9QQ.

Fees

Our fees and charges are subject to an annual review. Below is a list of the fees for 2024/2025.

Licence forLicence feeDuration of licence
Building materials£709.856 weeks
Cherry picker£709.851 week
Container£709.856 weeks
Conveyor fan£709.856 weeks
Crane£709.851 week
Fence£709.856 weeks
Gantry£709.851 week
Hoarding£709.856 weeks
Hoist£709.851 week
Mobile tower£709.851 week
Portable cabin£709.856 weeks
Scaffolding£709.856 weeks

Temporary crossover

Skips

£709.85

£73.94

6 weeks

2 weeks