North Yorkshire Council has approval for a lane rental scheme. North Yorkshire has a network of roads with a total distance of nearly 5,800 miles.  Lane rental charges would apply to works on about 7% of the county's overall road network, or almost 500 miles, which have been prioritised to minimise disruption.

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Status - DfT Approved

The London Borough of Merton has been approved for the Lane rental Scheme. The Scheme will apply to 13.5% of the London Borough of Merton's road network.

There will be a 4 week Trial Period Commencing 16.03.26 to 19.04.26

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Status - DfT Approved

The Lane Rental Scheme is a statutory scheme which is designed to minimise road works during the busiest times of the day. The London Borough of Enfield Lane Rental Scheme covers 8.6% of the borough’s roads and applies 7 days a week.

The London Borough of Enfield intends to operate a trial period between 16 March 2026 and 17 April 2026. The scheme will operate from 27 April 2026.

Status - DfT Approved

On 17 December 2025, the Secretary of State approved Buckinghamshire Council’s Lane Rental Scheme application.  In accordance with government guidance, we're writing to all work promoters ahead of Buckinghamshire’s Lane Rental Scheme, 'Streets Ahead', becoming operational.

A period of shadow running will also take place before the formal introduction of the scheme, expected from May 2026.

Status - DfT Approved

Lambeth have approval for their lane rental scheme which will go live April 2026 as part of efforts to reduce traffic congestion, improve journey reliability, and lower vehicle emissions.

The scheme aligns with Lambeth’s 2030 Our Borough Plan, which prioritises climate resilience.

Follow this link to read more details about their scheme

Status - DfT Approved

Oxfordshire have approval for their lane rental scheme which will go live 5th May 2026. A notice of intention letter has been distributed and can be seen here : Notice of intention Oxfordshire County Council

Please note that funding is not currently available as The Governance Group is being set up for this scheme.

Status - Going Live 5th May 2026

East Sussex County Council's lane rental scheme launched in April 2025 to reduce disruption from roadworks on its busiest roads.  The scheme, aligned with Department for Transport guidelines, complements the existing permit system and applies only to selected roads. Charges aim to encourage better planning and will not apply outside designated hours or for emergency works within the first 48 hours.

Please note that funding is not currently available as The Governance Group is being set up for this scheme.

Status - Live since April 2025

The TLRS is designed to control the carrying out of specified works in specified traffic-sensitive locations by applying a daily charge for each day that the street is occupied by the works. The daily charge will however be disapplied or reduced if the works take place outside traffic sensitive times

Status - Live since June 2012

Surrey has some of the busiest roads in the country. As the Highway Authority for the county, one of our key aims is to cut congestion and minimise disruption for road users. We do this by working closely with our partners to plan and co-ordinate works. We commenced the SLRS on 1 April 2021 following Department for Transport (DfT) approval. By charging for lane closures and road closures on the busiest roads at peak times, the SLRS acts as an incentive to schedule works at less busy times of the day and keep traffic moving.

Status - Live since April 2021

The Kent Lane Rental Scheme gives companies who need to close a road or lane to complete highway works a financial incentive to make sure it is carried out in a less disruptive way.

A daily rate is charged to companies working on specific roads and if it is during busy periods such as rush hour.

Status - Live since May 2013

The West Sussex Lane Rental Scheme (WSLRS) gives works promoters a financial incentive to carry out and complete highway works in a less disruptive way when a road or lane closure is needed.

Status: Live since December 2022