Apply for a scaffolding and hoarding licence application pack

A licence is needed to erect a scaffold on public footways.

How to apply

Contact us to request an application pack

Clock Completing this form takes around 5 minutes

Request application

After you have made an enquiry

We will contact you and send an application form to you via email.

After making an application at least five working day's notice is required from receiving your application to give our inspector time to visit the site and comment on your proposal.

Shorter notice periods can be accommodated if, for example, the scaffolding is required for an emergency.

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Licence fees

Planned scaffolding/hoarding (i.e. submitted at least 4 working days before starting)

  • £145.00 per street for the first four weeks or part thereof plus £80.00 inspection fee
  • £65.00 for an extension for up to four weeks (or part thereof) plus £80.00 inspection fee
  • £250.00 refundable deposit, returnable if you let us know by email immediately when the scaffolding or hoarding is completely removed.

Emergency or short notice (i.e. with less than 4 working days' notice) scaffolding/hoarding

  • £185.00 per street for the first four weeks or part thereof plus £80.00 inspection fee
  • £65.00 for an extension for up to four weeks (or part thereof) plus £80.00 inspection fee
  • £250.00 refundable deposit, returnable if you let us know by email immediately when the scaffolding or hoarding is completely removed.

Retrospective applications (i.e. for scaffolding/hoarding licences already in place)

  • £285.00 per street for the first four weeks or part thereof plus £80.00 inspection fee
  • £65.00 for an extension for up to four weeks (or part thereof) plus £80.00 inspection fee
  • £250.00 refundable deposit, returnable if you let us know by email immediately when the scaffolding or hoarding is completely removed.

When a licence expires

  • If you have not contacted us, we visit the site to check whether your scaffolding has been removed.
  • If the scaffolding is still up, you will be contacted to arrange an extension.
  • If the scaffolding has been removed, we retain your deposit and notify you that this has happened.

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