Council to apply to
Luton Borough Council
Checked by handApply at least
14 days
before the scaffold goes upLicence fee£205
Notice14 days
Council takes14 days
Fee covers: Each licence (VAT exempt), valid for up to 28 days
See all 3 prices (28 to 28 days)
| Licence for up to 28 days, with at least 10 working days to process | £205 |
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| Licence for up to 28 days, with less than 10 working days to process | £275 |
| Extension for another 28 days (applied for 5 or more working days before expiry) | £205 |
Extension(Extension fee for an additional 28 day period is £205.00. A minimum of 5 working days' notice is required for your extension to be reviewed and approved.)£205
Other charges
- Refundable deposit (bond)£550 bond paid with the licence fee, returned after a satisfactory inspection once the scaffold is removed; a larger bond may be needed for bigger structures.£550
- Cancelling or changing an issued licenceAdministration cost for cancellation or amendment to an issued licence: £70 (no charge if cancelled before the licence is issued).£70
- Insurance needed
- £10 million public liability
- Longest licence
- 28 days
What the council asks for (6)
- A completed application form (read the guidance notes first)
- A site plan showing the position of the scaffolding
- Public liability insurance certificate, minimum cover £10 million
- The scaffolder's accreditation
- The licence is issued to the scaffolding company
- Extensions use a separate extension form
In the council's words
“Each licence costs £205 (VAT exempt), and is valid for up to 28 days. You must also pay a deposit of £550.”
luton.gov.ukChecked 13 Oct 2026