How to apply
You must have a licence to place a skip, scaffold, hoarding or other structure within the highway. The structure must comply with the standard terms and conditions of the licence issued and must not present a danger, cause unnecessary obstruction, or conflict with planned works or events.
A suitably qualified provider must apply for the licence, not a resident. The licence will be issued to the provider, subject to approval. Structures should not be sited within the highway without a granted licence.
To apply for a scaffolding, hoarding or other structure licence, you must read our scaffolding terms and conditions.
Public liability insurance
To apply for a licence, you must hold and provide a copy of, valid public liability insurance to a minimum value of £10 million.
Fees
You must apply and pay for all licences at least five working days in advance:
| Licence | Valid for | Licence fee | Renewal fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skip |
Up to 14 days
(two extensions permitted up to 14 days)
|
£79 | £39 |
| Scaffold only (or scaffold and hoarding) |
Up to 28 days
(two extensions permitted up to 28 days)
|
£130 per 20m section | £64 per 20m section |
| Hoarding only |
Up to 28 days
(two extensions permitted up to 28 days)
|
£130 per 20m section | £64 per 20m section |
| Cherry Picker, MEWP, Tower Scaffold, Mobile Crane |
Up to 28 days
(two extensions permitted up to 28 days)
|
£130 | £64 |
| Crane or Oversail |
Up to 28 days
(two extensions permitted up to 28 days)
|
£130 | £64 |
| N.B. | Should an extension beyond the periods list be required, a new application must be submitted. | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Apply for a skip, scaffold or cherry picker licence
Approval process
- We will take your payment then assess your request. We will contact you to discuss your works further, if required.
- If approved, we will email your licence to you, along with any conditions of work.
- You can only place your skip, scaffold or other structure on the highway when you have received a granted licence.
Refused applications
We will refund refused applications, however, where significant assessment has been undertaken, fees may not be returned. This will be considered on a case-by-case basis.