Council to apply to
Plymouth City Council
Checked by handApply at least
5 days
before the scaffold goes upLicence fee£99per 28 days
Notice5 days
Council takesNot published by this council: processing time
Fee covers: Administration fee per 28-day period
See all 3 prices
| Administration fee | £99 |
|---|---|
| Less than 3 working days' notice (first 28 days) | £198 |
| Emergency permit | £198 |
Extension(£99 for each subsequent 28-day period)£99
Other charges
- Defective scaffolding chargePer day£65
- Insurance needed
- £5 million public liability
What the council asks for (4)
- Use a scaffolding company with Traffic Signs Manual Chapter 8 accreditation
- £5 million public liability insurance
- Emergency permits (risk to life or property): scaffold goes up within 2 hours of applying
- Retrospective applications must be made within 2 hours of the scaffold going up
In the council's words
“Scaffolding and hoardings fees: Administration fee - £99 per 28 day period Administration fee for applications with less than 3 working days' notice - £198 and then £99 for each subsequent 28 day period Emergency permit - £198”
plymouth.gov.ukChecked 13 Oct 2026