Council to apply to
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Checked by handApply at least
14 days
before the scaffold goes upLicence fee£230
Notice14 days
Council takesNot published by this council: processing time
Fee covers: Scaffolding permit fee
Extension(Additional 4-week period for scaffolding permit)£50
What the council asks for (12)
- Standards must be white to first lift (Wet Paint board if relevant)
- Minimum height of first lift for walk through is 2.5m (8ft)
- Minimum uninterrupted footway width 1.2m, else temporary footway required
- Minimum distance between standards and carriageway edge 450mm, else cones required
- Steady amber lamp required at each end of the scaffold
- If walk through provided, bottom lift must be close boarded
- Brickguards and/or double toeboards should be provided if required
- Plate with erector's name, address and phone number must be fixed to scaffolding
- Permit holder must inform council when scaffold is to be removed
- Permit holder must notify all statutory undertakers of intention to erect scaffolding
- Tapping boards and handrails required for full length except access point
- Debris netting may be required where necessary
In the council's words
“scaffolding - £230.00 plus £50 per additional 4-week period.”
rotherham.gov.ukChecked 13 Oct 2026