Pit Lane application 2018 - London Underground · Web viewPit Lane (Temporary vehicle loading area) in the public highway is regulated by the Highways Act 1980, and must be authorised

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Pit LaneLicenseApplication Form and Guidance NotesHighways Act 1980

Guidance Notes1. Pit Lane (Temporary vehicle loading area) in the public highway is

regulated by the Highways Act 1980, and must be authorised by Transport for London (TfL) where TfL is designated as the responsible highway authority.

2. This application relates to activity on the Transport for London Road Network (the Red Routes). If you are unsure whether the location is for a Red Route or a borough road, then please click HERE, or go to http://www.tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/red-routes/red-route-maps to view a map.

3. This application, guidance notes and other relevant documentation can be located at:- http://www.tfl.gov.uk/info-for/urban-planning-and-construction/highway-licences

4. The processing periods for applications vary depending on the impact the activity will have on the road network. The following are the minimum advance notice periods required for giving approval to an application:

a. Activities that do not require a Traffic Order: 4 weeks before start date

b. Activities that require a site meeting and/or suspension: 6 weeks before start date

c. Activities that require a Traffic Order: 12 weeks before start date

5. In emergency situations, the Applicant is required to contact TfL by telephone for permission to undertake emergency works. An emergency consists of where the situation presents an immediate danger to the public.

6. All applications and enquiries relating to Highways licenses should be directed to:

Revenue and Licensing TeamTelephone: 0845 600 1703Email: [email protected]

7. To proceed with the application please provide us with below information (incomplete applications will not be processed):

Completed application form Copy of £10 million Public Liability Insurance Risk assessment Traffic Management plan Non-refundable application fee made payable to Transport for London

by BACS with screenshot evidence. (Please note that invoices are not provided but a receipt can be sent once payment has been received).

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All relevant documents requested within the application form must be submitted with the application. Failure to provide a fully satisfactory application may delay your application being considered within the processing periods stated above.

8. Traffic Management drawings should provide the following as a minimum:

a) Dimensions and residual carriageway running lane widthsb) Location details – Borough and Road Name, Northing and Eastings and

USRNc) Current road-layout ensuring bus stops, parking/loading bays, road

markings are displayed d) Full area of occupation including lead and end taperse) Clear diversion drawings for banned turns and road closures, ideally

already route tested for normal vehicles and HGV’sf) Swept path analysis drawings at relevant locations – particularly

roundabouts, chicanesg) Proposed location of pedestrian marshalsh) Temporary signals – provide the proposed temp signal phasing

9. Applicants should refer to and be mindful of TfL’s Standard Conditions available from TfL’s licensing website as well as the conditions detailed in section 2 of this document. Transport for London will only consider complete applications

10. License Charges/FeesThe total fee to be included with the application is detailed belowCost Description Fee Duration

Pit lane license £620 1 monthEach month thereafter £293 1 monthExtension £293 1 month

11. Payment details (There is no option to pay by card or phone)

BACS:HSBC Bank PlcVictoria Street, London SW1 0NSName of Bank Account: TFL Surface Transport General AccountSort Code: 40-02-50Bank Account Number: 61394614Please quote reference “SC.3252.003.006” when making the

payment


When paying by BACS it is essential that the following information is included with your payment:

Application reference (e.g. TFL00000) TfL payment reference Quote SC.3252.003.006 Name of company applying for licence Exact location of licence

12. Refused Applications

An applicant may appeal to the magistrates’ court where TfL has:a) Refused to grant a license to place a pit lane on the public highway; orb) Refused to grant a license except on terms prohibiting its assignment

Standard Conditions of the Pit Lane (Temporary Vehicle Loading Area) LicenseThe following conditions are applicable to all licenses. Supplementary conditions will also be applied at the discretion of Transport for London

2.1 The licence is issued subject to TfL’s standard conditions for highway licences available from TfL’s licensing website, in addition to the following and together with any site specific conditions detailed on the Licence.

2.2 A license may only be granted to the applicant and is not transferrable.

2.3 The license is only valid for period stated. Failure to comply with the dates specified within the license is guilty of an offence under the Highways Act 1980.

2.4 The site activity shall not exceed the dimensions in the application, or as specifically limited in the licence.

2.5 The applicant shall read, understand and comply with their obligations as described by ‘Safety at Street Works and Road Works’ the code of practice published by the Secretary of State and downloadable from:-

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/321056/safety-at-streetworks.pdf

2.6 The licensee will ensure the workforce is competent to undertake the licenced activities.

2.7 The licensee will supervise the delivery and offloading of materials in such a manner so as not to cause damage to the surface of the highway. Materials are not to obstruct or interfere with the drainage of the street or with access to or operation of the apparatus of the public utility companies.

2.8 The applicant will submit a site specific risk assessment and traffic management plan to support the application.




2.9 The safety of the temporary vehicle loading area is to be the sole responsibility of the licensee, who shall make arrangements for routine inspection and maintenance of the site.

2.10The license does NOT permit the mixing on the highway of any mortar, concrete or any other substance, which is likely to stick to or damage the highway.

2.11 If TfL’s contractors are called out to lamp or make the site safe, the licence holder will be re-charged for this service.

2.12The Licensee and his employees or agents shall comply with any instructions given (whether in writing or otherwise) by TfL regarding the safety of highway users, or the provision of lighting and warning signs.

2.13The site shall not be used for the placement of advertisements.

2.14Any request for an extension to the period for which the licence has been granted must be requested in writing at least 7 working days prior to the expiry of the licence and is subject to a fee for consideration of such extension.

Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the approved license is guilty of an offence and liable to prosecution in accordance with the provisions stated under the Highways Act 1980. It is incumbent on the applicant to ensure that the guidance and terms and conditions provided herein are fully understood before submitting an application.


Applicant Works Contractor

(Company) Name:Contact Name:

(Company) Address:Telephone (9 – 5)Telephone (24/7)Email Address: Location of Pit Lane (temporary vehicle loading area)Street NameBuilding Name / No

BoroughPostcode

Period for which this application is made

Day Month Year

Proposed Start Date


Proposed End Date

Proposed times Pit lane will be in place?

Times

Proposed Start Time

Proposed End Time The ‘activity’ for which the pit lane will be used (e.g. new build, demolition, building repair, etc.)?Explain why materials cannot be delivered directly into the site?

* Note: there is a presumption against granting consent to pit lanes on London’s Red Routes; the preferred means of delivery of materials is directly into the construction site.

Site Specific InformationITEM

Question (check mark appropriate column) YES

NO N/A

I.

Will adequate space be maintained for pedestrians as defined in section 4 of TfL’s Licensing Guidance, available from TfL’s licensing website i.e. 2m for lightly used footways, 3m for medium use footways, 4 m for busy footways, with no reduction of width for intensely used footways?

II. Will any materials be stored within 450mm the edge of carriageway?

III.

Will the pit lane site obstruct or obscure any of the following: traffic signal, traffic signal controller, bus stop, pedestrian crossing, junction sight line, road lighting column, traffic sign, parking bay, or any ‘ironwork’ in the highway or other street furniture?

IV. Will the pit lane occupy the highway during traffic sensitive times?

V. Will any part of the highway require closure during deliveries?

If the answer to I is ‘no’ or any answer to II through to V is ‘yes’ then a site meeting between the applicant and TfL is required.


I certify that the information provided in this application is true. I acknowledge and accept the terms of the licence and have read and understood TfL’s standard conditions for highway consents and the conditions listed in section 2.

Name (please print)Signature

Job title

Date


ContactRevenue and Licensing teamAsset Operations, Network ManagementTransport for LondonPalestra197 Blackfriars RoadLondon SE1 8NJ

Email: [email protected]: 0845 600 1703

mailto:[email protected]

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