{"id":25990,"date":"2026-06-02T16:27:55","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T15:27:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/?page_id=25990"},"modified":"2026-08-18T13:13:42","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T12:13:42","slug":"mobile-elevated-work-platform-mewp","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/make-a-request\/mobile-elevated-work-platform-mewp\/","title":{"rendered":"Mobile elevated work platform (MEWP)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You need a licence if you want to operate a mobile elevated work platform (MEWP) on or over a public highway. A licence covers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>cherry pickers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>articulating boom lifts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>telescopic boom lifts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>scissor lifts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>vertical mast lifts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>spider lifts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>push-around vertical lifts (PAVs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>vehicle mounted MEWPs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can apply for multiple locations within a single application, provided the sites are on adjoining streets. Applications covering extensive areas may incur an additional fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you require traffic management, we will collect this as part of this application. If you require a road closure, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/make-a-request\/temporary-traffic-restrictions\/\">road closure application must also be submitted<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you need to use part of the highway for another reason, such as storing materials, you will need to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/make-a-request\/\">apply for a licence<\/a> to carry out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/make-a-request\/minor-work-on-the-highway\/\">minor work on the highway<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cost<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A licence costs \u00a3215.00. Application fees are exempt from VAT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Licences are issued for the duration of the works. If you need to extend the dates or make any amendments to your application an additional charge of \u00a3100.00 will apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In some cases, a highway officer may need to carry out a site visit. If a site visit is required, this will incur an additional charge of \u00a3103.95.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please ensure that you apply for the correct licence and that the location is on <a href=\"https:\/\/redirect.devon.gov.uk?link=Landcharges\" rel=\"noopener\">highway maintained at public expense<\/a>. Incorrect applications may be subject to an administrative fee. Refunds may be issued in line with our refund guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Towns, parishes and communities may be eligible for support towards application fees through the Highway Maintenance Community Enhancement Fund (HMCEF). Communities participating in the Road Warden Scheme may be able to receive funding of up to 100% of the application fee, subject to eligibility and available funding. Applicants will be given the opportunity to request a fee reduction or subsidy as part of the application process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Timescales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We need a minimum of 20 days notice to process the application. In emergency situations, it&#8217;s possible for us to grant a licence with less than 20 days notice &#8211; but this would be at an increased cost of \u00a3322.50.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who can apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contractors can use this service to apply and pay for a licence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a onclick=\"dataLayer.push({&amp;apos;buttonEvent&amp;apos;: &amp;apos;Information page&amp;apos;});\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/make-a-request\/mobile-elevated-work-platform-mewp\/mobile-elevated-work-platforms-application-form\/\">Apply<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You need a licence if you want to operate a mobile elevated work platform (MEWP) on or over a public highway. A licence covers: You can apply for multiple locations within a single application, provided the sites are on adjoining streets. Applications covering extensive areas may incur an additional fee. 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