You need permission from us to place any scaffolding (including temporary scaffold towers) on any part of the highway. A highway includes the road, footways and verges.

Permission is valid for the duration of the works.

Are there any rules?

• If pedestrian access through the scaffold is not possible then a temporary footway must be provided, including traffic warning measures

• If a drop body is to be used then you must apply for a skip licence

Please refer to the terms and conditions for further information.  If you have any further queries please contact us.

Cost

It costs £75.00for the initial consent and a 28 day licence. Subsequent periods or part thereof will be charged at £50.00.

A late application (within 5 working days) will be charged an additional £15.00, i.e. £90.00 in total.

If a defect notice is issued because the scaffolding does not meet the terms and conditions of the licence, a further charge of £15.00 will be made.

An invoice will be sent to you for the fee.

Apply for permission

It is the responsibility of the scaffolding company to apply for permission.  In order to do this the company must be registered with us.  The registration form can be downloaded and printed from this page.

The application form should be returned to the Highway Licencing Officer at least five working days prior to the proposed commencement date.  For late applications an additional charge of £15.00 will be made.