Scaffolding and Hoarding Licence

When carrying out any building work, maintenance, or removing part of a property next to a public road, pavement or rear lane, a scaffolding and hoarding licence is required

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Authority
Local council
Duration
15 days (varies depending on local authority)
Cost
£450
Valid For
1 month
Qualification Needed
N/A
STEPS TO GET LICENSED
Submit application via local council
  • Visit - https://www.gov.uk/scaffolding-and-hoarding-licence
  • Have eligibility requirements
  • Submit requested documentation
Supply pre-licence documentation
  • Supplement of Method Statement
  • Supplement of Public Liability Insurance
  • Supplement of Risk Assessment
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Any building or maintenance works carried out on the highway must be safe for all users and an application for a permit must be made. This licence ensures health and safety standards and local authority approval has been met.

If the scaffolding or hoarding is on your private property and does not encroach onto the public highway then a licence is not required and you do not need a licence.

All local councils differ, but normally the following documentation is required for submission.

A copy of your Public Liability Insurance for a minimum of £5 million in respect of any one incident

Traffic management details, where there is potential for encroachment onto the highway

The location of the scaffolding and hoarding

A sketch of your proposals, fully dimensioned with a plan, together with the safety precautions necessary

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