Cranes, containers and mobile elevating work platforms application forms

About these documents

If you need to place a crane, container or mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) on a highway or footway, you'll need our permission.

To gain permission, email highwaylicences@stockport.gov.uk with:

  • a completed application form
  • an attached plan

Documents

Crane permit application form

PDF, 151 KB

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Container permit application form

PDF, 135 KB

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Mobile Elevated work platform (MEWP) permit application form

PDF, 154 KB

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Date published: 14 June 2026

Last updated: 14 June 2026