Council to apply to
Kirklees Council
Checked by handApply at least
7 days
before the scaffold goes upLicence fee£154
Notice6 days
Council takes7 days
Fee covers: Planned scaffolding/hoarding (at least 4 working days' notice), per street for the first four weeks or part, plus £82 inspection fee (from 1 April 2026)
See all 4 prices (28 to 28 days)
| Planned (4+ working days' notice), per street, first 4 weeks | £154 |
|---|---|
| Emergency or short notice, per street, first 4 weeks | £196 |
| Retrospective, per street, first 4 weeks | £302 |
| Extension, up to 4 weeks | £69 |
Extension(Extension for up to four weeks (or part thereof) plus £82.00 inspection fee)£69
Other charges
- Inspection feeAdded to every licence and extension£82
- Refundable depositReturned if you email as soon as the scaffolding is removed£265
What the council asks for (4)
- Request an application pack online; the council emails you the application form.
- Give at least five working days' notice from when the council receives the application, so an inspector can visit the site.
- Pay a £265 refundable deposit, returned if you email the council as soon as the scaffolding or hoarding is completely removed.
- When the licence expires the council checks the site; if the scaffold is still up you'll be contacted to arrange an extension.
In the council's words
“Planned scaffolding/hoarding (i.e. submitted at least 4 working days before starting) £154.00 per street for the first four weeks or part thereof plus £82.00 inspection fee”
my.kirklees.gov.ukChecked 13 Oct 2026