Council to apply to
London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham
Checked by handApply at least
7 days
before the scaffold goes upLicence fee£660per month
NoticeNot published by this council: notice period
Council takes7 days
Fee covers: Cost per month for commercial single frontages and residential sites up to 15m; £1,170 per month for any site over 15m
See all 2 prices
| Commercial single frontages and residential sites up to 15m | £660 |
|---|---|
| Any site over 15m | £1,170 |
ExtensionNot published by this council: extension fee
Other charges
- DepositMinimum refundable deposit to cover damage to the highway and fines relating to the licence.£1,000
- New licence fee after failure to renewIf a licensee fails to renew before expiry, a new application must be made with a charge of the initial application fee for the first month.
- Insurance needed
- £5 million public liability
What the council asks for (12)
- Only scaffolding companies may apply, not building contractors or residents.
- Minimum licence period is one month.
- Must renew at least 5 working days before licence expiry to extend.
- Must have a valid parking suspension before occupying a parking bay.
- Application must include plan and elevation drawings with accurate dimensions.
- Must provide evidence of public liability insurance of at least £5 million.
- Must display a laminated copy of the current licence visible on the scaffolding at all times.
- Footway must maintain minimum clear width of 1.2m (1.5m in high footfall areas).
- Scaffold must be erected minimum 450mm from the edge of the footway kerb.
- Clear headroom of minimum 2.6 meters must be provided above the highway.
- Scaffold must be lit during hours of darkness with bulkhead lights at 3-meter spacing.
- A banksman must be deployed during construction and dismantling to protect pedestrians.
In the council's words
“Commercial single frontages and residential sites up to 15m | £660 Any site over 15m | £1,170”
lbhf.gov.ukChecked 13 Oct 2026