Council to apply to
London Borough of Brent
Checked by handApply at least
14 days
before the scaffold goes upLicence fee£305
Notice14 days
Council takesNot published by this council: processing time
Fee covers: Hoarding/Scaffolding licence fee per fortnight, tiered by length: up to 10m - £305, 10-15m - £390, over 15m - £770 per fortnight
See all 4 prices (14 to 365 days)
| Hoarding/Scaffolding up to 10 metres | £305 |
|---|---|
| Hoarding/Scaffolding 10m to 15 metres | £390 |
| Hoarding/Scaffolding over 15 metres | £770 |
| Oversail Crane/Scaffolding | £725 |
ExtensionNot published by this council: extension fee
Other charges
- Admin fee for refunds, amendments and processing dataThere will be an admin fee of £85 for refunds, licence amendments and processing data.£85
- Inspection fee (complaint-triggered)If an inspection is required due to a complaint, there is a fee of £70.£70
- Unlicensed item weekly feeUnlicensed items will incur a weekly fee of £70 for every week the item is unlicensed.£70
- Insurance needed
- £5 million public liability
What the council asks for (9)
- Provide plans showing exact length and location of scaffolding
- Provide dimensions of pavement used in metres square
- Provide copies of public liability insurance
- Minimum public liability insurance cover of £5m required
- Contact council when work is completed
- Minimum 1.2m space must be kept clear for pedestrians to pass
- No scaffolding/hoarding licence granted blocking pavement until a temporary traffic order is in place
- Lead time of 8-10 weeks for temporary traffic order to be put in place
- Must apply to suspend a parking bay if placed in a CPZ location
In the council's words
“Hoarding/Scaffolding | Up to 10 metres - £305 per fortnight 10m to 15 metres - £390 per fortnight Over 15 metres - £770 per fortnight”
brent.gov.ukChecked 13 Oct 2026