Scaffold, hoarding or similar structure

We need a minimum of 5 working days' notice when submitting an application. The form will take 10 minutes to complete.

If you need any traffic management, for example permanent light switch offs, lane closures with diversions or road closures, you must apply for this with your scaffold or structure application.

We will need:

• a location plan
• a copy of your public liability insurance certificate of at least £5 million

We require a minimum of 1 working day's notice when submitting an extension.

You will need your licence number to complete the form.

• Application and Inspection fee for period up to 1 week: £332
• Each additional week or part week: £114
• Additional frontages: £91
• Unlicensed scaffold/hoarding: £706

If your application is cancelled or refused, we can refund the application fee however there will be an admin charge of £114.

All fees and charges must be paid online when submitting the application form.

If your application is acceptable, your licence will be emailed to you.

We may add conditions to your licence if necessary.

You must not erect any scaffold or similar structure on the highway before you receive your approval.