Council to apply to
Durham County Council
Checked by handApply at least
5 days
before the scaffold goes upLicence fee£40per week
Notice3 days
Council takes5 days
Fee covers: £40 per week or part thereof for first 20 metres of scaffold, plus £40 per week for each additional 20 metres or part thereof
See all 2 prices
| First 20 metres of scaffold | £40 |
|---|---|
| Each additional 20 metres | £40 |
ExtensionNot published by this council: extension fee
Other charges
- Retrospective licenceOne off charge on top of original cost of permit£298
- Insurance needed
- £5 million public liability
What the council asks for (7)
- Hold public liability insurance of £5 million
- Comply with reasonable requests of statutory undertakers about their apparatus
- Must be the person erecting the scaffolding to obtain the licence
- Comply with scaffolding terms and conditions document
- Cannot erect scaffolding until licence is received
- Conditions may relate to location, dimensions, lighting and guarding
- A site meeting may be required to determine site specific requirements
In the council's words
“The cost of a permit for scaffolding is £40 per week or part thereof for first 20 metres of scaffold (or other structure) plus £40 per week for each additional 20 metres or part thereof.”
durham.gov.ukChecked 13 Oct 2026