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Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
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Licence fee£253
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Fee covers: Cost of the licence including the first week of the permit
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| First week | £253 |
|---|---|
| Every week after | £95 |
Extension(Extra charge for every week after the first week)£95
- Insurance needed
- £5 million public liability
What the council asks for (6)
- Scaffolding contractors must hold public liability insurance for a minimum of £5m.
- Apply with the application form (2026-27) to streetworks@barnsley.gov.uk, with a sketch plan showing the scaffold, footway widths, minimum headroom and distance from the carriageway edge.
- Tell the council why you need the scaffold, the exact location and how long it will be there.
- If an extension is required, request approval at least two days before the original end date.
- Tell the council when the scaffold has been removed; the permit fee is invoiced after removal, or every 25 weeks for long-running scaffolds.
- Comply with the council's Code of Practice for placing a structure on the highway.
In the council's words
“The cost of the licence, including the first week of the permit, is £253, with an extra £95 for every week after that.”
barnsley.gov.ukChecked 13 Oct 2026