Lane Rental
Lane Rental Support That Works
From application to operation, we can help you manage every stage, ensuring your scheme delivers from day one. You focus on outcomes; we take care of the details.
Full Application Delivery
We take your Lane Rental application from first draft to final submission. Handling scheme design, business case development and all Department for Transport (DfT) requirements on your behalf.
DfT and Stakeholder Liason
We act as your dedicated point of contact with the DfT, managing correspondence and keeping your application on track. Leveraging established relationships and experience to cut through delays.
Permit Scheme Appraisals
Our evidence-led appraisals give your scheme the independent credibility it needs. We evaluate permit scheme suitability against DfT criteria, drawing on real operational data to build a robust review.
Consultation Management
We design and run your consultation process end to end. Engaging utilities and contractors, managing responses and producing the consultation report required for application
Post Approval Support
Approvals is just the start. We stay with you through scheme operation. Monitoring performance, gathering data and evaluating outcomes so your Lane Rental continues to prove it's value.
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Preparation For Implementation
We guide local authorities through every step of preparing for Lane Rental schemes, from planning permits to aligning policies ensuring a smooth, compliant, and effective rollout.
Resource Planning
We help local authorities identify the staff and contractor resource needed, ensuring the right teams are in place to manage lane rental operations effectively.
Delivery Model Development
No two authorities are the same. We work collaboratively with your teams to develop a delivery model tailored to your network, priorities and governance structure.
Innovation Fund Managed Service
We provide specialist management support for Lane Rental innovation Fund projects. Our managed service ensures your innovation investment delivers measurable outcomes and meets DfT expectations.
Scheme Evaluation
We deliver robust, independent evaluation of your Lane Rental scheme's performance. Assessing impact against your objectives, benchmarking outcomes against comparable authorities, and providing clear evidence to support reporting.
Data Collection and Analysis
Effective Lane Rental schemes rely on high quality data. We help authorities build robust frameworks using permit data, works duration, network impact and revenue, turning insights into better decisions and measurable outcomes.
Get in touch
To find out how we can support your next Lane Rental Scheme,
email us at: [email protected]
Citisense was proud to be the headline sponsor of the DfT Lane Rental Conference 2026, held on 15 April at Tower Hamlets Town Hall.
The event brought together local authorities, utilities, and industry professionals to share insight and best practice on the evolving role of Lane Rental across England. As part of the programme, our Technical Director, Nicholas Ruxton-Boyle, presented “Applications Without the Stress”, reflecting our practical, delivery-focused approach.
Our involvement highlights our ongoing commitment to supporting the industry and working closely with organisations such as the Department for Transport and Local Council Roads Innovation Group.
Watch how the day unfolded in our highlights video below.
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