Scaffolding

You must have a scaffolding, hoarding and/or other structure license to erect scaffolding on a public road. This includes erecting scaffolding, hoarding and/or other structure on a public road, pavement, footpath, verge or alleyway. The Council is responsible for providing these licences.

How to apply

Applications are made on-line and are only accepted by scaffolding, hoarding and/or other structure companies. Individual members of the public cannot apply for a scaffolding license.

If you need to erect scaffolding, hoarding and/or other structure contact your desired company and they will apply for the license.

Scaffolding, hoarding and/or other structure companies should complete the application form below.

Please complete the application at least 5 working days before the date you want the license to start.

Fees

£116 up to 10 metres per scaffold, hoarding and/ or other structures.

£135 10 to 50 metres per scaffold, hoarding and/ or other structures.

£153 over 50 metres per scaffold, hoarding and. or other structures.

If permitted an application is valid for 1 month.
In order to receive a longer license you must renew before the first license expires.

Renewal fees

£116 up to 10 metres per scaffold, hoarding and/ or other structures every consecutive month.

£135 10 to 50 metres per scaffold, hoarding and/ or other structures every consecutive month.

£153 over 50 metres per scaffold, hoarding and/ or other structures every consecutive month.

Please note: The license fee is non-refundable