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Salford City Council
Checked by handApply at least
14 days
before the scaffold goes upLicence fee£6.20per 28 days
Notice14 days
Council takesNot published by this council: processing time
Fee covers: Residential scaffolding permit for registered companies, £6.20 per square metre per 28 days (minimum £62); rates vary by residential/commercial and registration status - see quote.
See all 8 prices (28 to 365 days)
| Annual registration fee for scaffolding (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027) | £207.60 |
|---|---|
| Residential permit - registered company | £6.20 |
| Commercial permit - registered company | £7 |
| Residential permit - NOT registered company | £8.80 |
| Commercial permit - NOT registered company | £9.50 |
| Annual registration fee for hoarding (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027) | £259.50 |
| Hoarding - registered company | £207.60 |
| Hoarding - NOT registered company | £259.50 |
ExtensionNot published by this council: extension fee
Other charges
- Removal and storage costsCouncil may charge all costs associated with removal and storage of scaffolding/hoarding placed without a permit
- Insurance needed
- £5 million public liability
What the council asks for (6)
- Permit required for any scaffolding/hoarding encroaching or projecting over the highway
- Permits issued directly to the scaffolding/hoarding company on site
- Must hold public liability insurance of minimum £5 million
- Applications must be accompanied by a copy of Public Liability Insurance
- Payment must be made in advance of application approval, with proof of remittance provided
- Completed new customer form and return slip must be submitted with insurance copy
In the council's words
“Residential permit - £6.20 per square metre, per 28 days (minimum fee charged £62)”
salford.gov.ukChecked 13 Oct 2026