Cumberland Council scaffold licence

What Cumberland Council charges for a scaffolding or hoarding licence, how much notice it needs, and where to apply. Add the day your scaffold goes up to get the date you have to apply by.

Cumberland Council licenses scaffolding on the roads it looks after. If you're not sure a site is on one of them, look up its postcode.

Scaffold goes up

Council to apply to

Cumberland Council

Checked by hand

Apply at least

11 days

before the scaffold goes up

Licence fee£108.70

Notice11 days

Council takesNot published

Fee covers: Scaffolding permit, maximum 28 days (2026-27 fees and charges)

See all 2 prices

Every licence price this council publishes
Scaffolding (max 28 days)	£108.70
Hoardings at building work adjacent to the highway	£142.10

ExtensionNot published

Other charges

Hoarding inspectionPer inspection£48.10

Insurance needed: £5 million public liability
Longest licence: 28 days

What the council asks for (6)

Only registered scaffolding companies can apply (register first)
A sketch with the scaffold dimensions and the width of the road, footway or verge
A site-specific risk assessment
Proof of public liability insurance, minimum £5 million
Permits run up to 4 weeks; state a shorter period if needed
Give at least 7 working days' notice

In the council's words

“Scaffolding (max 28 days) D £108.70”

cumberland.gov.ukChecked 13 Oct 2026

Apply on the council's site