Scaffolding licence

What is a Scaffolding licence?

  • To place scaffolding on a public highway, the provider must hold a Scaffolding licence. A licence will only be issued to the company responsible for erecting the scaffolding.

Applying for a Scaffolding licence

You will need to have the following documents ready to upload:

  • a detailed plan of the location of the licence
  • a copy of your public liability insurance

Apply for a scaffolding licence

What happens next?

  • We will contact you about making the payment once we receive your application.

Scaffolding licence fees

First month

  • Up to 10 metres (Residential only): £241.00
  • Up to 15 metres: £278.00
  • More than 15 metres: £344.00

Following months

  • Up to 10 metres (Residential only): £191.00
  • Up to 15 metres: £220.00
  • More than 15 metres: £278.00

Refundable deposit

  • Up to 15 metres: £759.00
  • More than 15 metres: £1518.00

A site meeting with a highway officer is currently: £135.00

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