Council to apply to
Nottingham City Council
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7 days
before the scaffold goes upLicence fee£245
Notice7 days
Council takesNot published by this council: processing time
Fee covers: Scaffolding up to 5m long, up to 2 weeks (2026/27)
See all 10 prices (1 to 30 days)
| Up to 5 m long, up to 2 weeks | £245 |
|---|---|
| Up to 5 m long, each additional week | £90 |
| Up to 10 m long, up to 2 weeks | £285 |
| Up to 10 m long, each additional week | £90 |
| Up to 20 m long, up to 1 month | £415 |
| Up to 20 m long, each additional month | £185 |
| Each extra 20 m length, up to 1 month | £245 |
| Mobile tower scaffold, first day | £165 |
| Mobile tower scaffold, each further day | £78 |
| Hoarding/fencing up to 300mm wide, up to 20 m, up to 1 month | £230 |
Extension(Each additional week (up to 10m) or £185 each additional month (up to 20m))£90
Other charges
- DepositBased on the area affected and the surfacing; returned if no damage
- Admin charge for invoices under £500£25
- Insurance needed
- £5 million public liability
What the council asks for (5)
- Apply in advance with the scaffold application form and the 'information required' sheet
- Include a copy of public liability insurance, minimum £5,000,000
- Pay in advance by cheque or card
- Scaffold and hoarding together are charged on the combined length
- Periods quoted include part periods; early terminations refund full unused periods less £25
In the council's words
“Scaffolding Length not exceeding 5m Up to 2 weeks duration £245.00 Each additional week £90.00”
nottinghamcity.gov.ukChecked 13 Oct 2026