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London Borough of Merton
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Licence fee£403per month
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Fee covers: Residential Scaffold licence 0-10 linear metres, per month (Development scaffold 0-20m £748/month, 20+m £864/month)
See all 3 prices (30 to 30 days)
| Residential Scaffold licence 0-10 linear metres | £403 |
|---|---|
| Development - Scaffold 0-20 linear metres | £748 |
| Development - Scaffold 20+ linear metres | £864 |
ExtensionNot published by this council: extension fee
Other charges
- Enforcement cost recoveryCosts incurred by council for enforcement action on unlicensed scaffolds recharged to the scaffold company
- Insurance needed
- £5 million public liability
What the council asks for (12)
- Minimum £5,000,000 public liability insurance required
- Scaffold/hoarding must be licensed before it is put up
- Must be clearly marked with contractor's name and telephone number
- Scaffold must be lit overnight
- Scaffold legs must be covered in hazard tapes
- Covered platform and handrail may be required if full pavement width is used
- Adequate space must be left for pushchairs and wheelchair users
- Structure must be made safe at all times
- No waste material may be washed down or disposed of into highway drainage
- Site meeting and inspection required before licence approval
- Scaffolding must not be erected before inspection and licence issue
- Other conditions may apply variable upon site inspection
In the council's words
“Residential Scaffold licence 0-10 linear metres | £403 per month Development - Scaffold 0-20 linear metres | £748 per month Development - Scaffold 20+ linear metres | £864 per month”
merton.gov.ukChecked 13 Oct 2026