Council to apply to
Derbyshire County Council
Checked by handApply at least
11 days
before the scaffold goes upLicence fee£65
Notice11 days
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Fee covers: A permit to place a scaffold or hoarding, cherry picker or temporary fencing on the highway is £65 per application. A permit lasts 14 days.
See all 2 prices
| Scaffold, hoarding or temporary fencing permit (14 days) | £65 |
|---|---|
| Extension (same period again) | £65 |
Extension(Extensions may be permitted at our discretion and will incur a further fee of £65 per extension. An extension will be eligible for the same period as the original permit if approved.)£65
Other charges
- No licenceAny scaffold, hoarding, cherry picker or temporary fencing found on the highway without a licence will incur a cost of £65 to cover administration fees plus £65 (the usual cost of a licence).£130
- Insurance needed
- £5 million public liability
- Longest licence
- 14 days
What the council asks for (4)
- Must provide a site plan, and possibly other plans
- Must have a public liability insurance certificate
- Any hole or obstruction must be properly fenced off
- Any hole or obstruction must be lit during darkness
In the council's words
“A permit to place a scaffold or hoarding, cherry picker or temporary fencing on the highway is £65 per application. Extensions may be permitted at our discretion and will incur a further fee of £65 per extension.”
derbyshire.gov.ukChecked 13 Oct 2026