Council to apply to
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Checked by handApply at least
10 days
before the scaffold goes upLicence fee£285
Notice10 days
Council takesNot published by this council: processing time
Fee covers: Fee for scaffolding or hoarding highway licence application
ExtensionNot published by this council: extension fee
- Insurance needed
- £5 million public liability
- Longest licence
- 90 days
What the council asks for (8)
- Completed application form required
- Sketch plan showing position, dimensions and obstructions of scaffolding/hoarding
- Purpose of scaffold and operations to be clearly indicated
- Safety provisions (fan hoardings, debris netting, sheeting, brick guards, hoists, debris chutes) identified if provided
- Proof of public liability insurance of £5,000,000 from main contractor
- Insurance details and fee must be submitted at same time as application
- Fee and insurance must be registered with council before works commence
- Permit normally valid for 90 days if no issues
In the council's words
“A fee of £285. Cheques should be made payable to Sandwell MBC or you may pay over the telephone using a credit or debit card by calling 0121 569 7474.”
sandwell.gov.ukChecked 13 Oct 2026