Council to apply to
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Checked by handApply at least
7 days
before the scaffold goes upLicence fee£120per week
Notice7 days
Council takes7 days
Fee covers: Scaffolds and Hoardings fee per week, more than 5 working days advance notice given; £180 per week if less than 5 working days notice given. Retrospective fee of £250 for structures applied for after erection.
See all 3 prices
| Scaffold or hoarding, more than 5 working days' notice | £120 |
|---|---|
| Scaffold or hoarding, less than 5 working days' notice | £180 |
| Retrospective (applied for after erection) | £250 |
ExtensionNot published by this council: extension fee
- Insurance needed
- £5 million public liability
What the council asks for (8)
- Apply online using the Scaffolding/Hoarding Permission Form or contact council for a form
- Provide location, date and type of structure
- Send a copy of £5 million Public Liability Insurance
- Do not commence erection until licence is received
- Licence contains conditions to secure public health and safety
- An inspector will arrange a site visit to complete the application
- Licence granted/refused based on safety issues, space for public walkway, disruption to other road users
- Invoiced for licence fee after licence is issued
In the council's words
“Scaffolds and Hoardings – per week, more than 5 working days advance notice | — | £120.00 | — | —”
dudley.gov.ukChecked 13 Oct 2026