Council to apply to
Hertfordshire County Council
Checked by handApply at least
21 days
before the scaffold goes upLicence fee£134
NoticeNot published by this council: notice period
Council takes21 days
Fee covers: Fee for a 14 day scaffolding licence
See all 2 prices
| 14 day licence | £134 |
|---|---|
| Every week after | £59 |
Extension(Additional cost for every week after the initial 14 day licence period)£59
- Insurance needed
- £10 million public liability
What the council asks for (12)
- Public liability insurance certificate (minimum £10 million) required before applying
- Structure must show licence number, owner's name, address and 24hr phone number on a board no greater than 1.0 sq m
- No advertisements may be displayed on the structure
- Structure must be lit from half hour before sunset to half hour after sunrise
- Scaffolding must have red/white diagonal banding up to 2.5m height
- Scaffolding must be close-boarded and double boarded above pedestrian walkways with debris netting
- No sharp ends or unprotected nuts/bolts within 2.5m of ground level
- 1.2m clear walkway must be maintained on the footway at all times
- No permanent ladders within 2.5m of ground level
- Erected/dismantled per NASC SG4 guidance or manufacturer's erection guide under competent supervision
- Structure must not obstruct visibility of junctions, signs, traffic lights or access to premises
- Notify Highways within one working day after removal of the structure
In the council's words
“It costs £134 for a 14 day licence . It's £59 for every week after. It usually takes 3 weeks to process an application.”
hertfordshire.gov.ukChecked 13 Oct 2026