Council to apply to
Somerset Council
Checked by handApply at least
14 days
before the scaffold goes upLicence fee£124.60per 28 days
Notice14 days
Council takesNot published by this council: processing time
Fee covers: Scaffold licence fee per 28-day period, covering administration and site inspection costs
See all 13 prices (28 to 364 days)
| 28 day application | £124.60 |
|---|---|
| 56 day application | £249.20 |
| 84 day application | £373.80 |
| 112 day application | £498.40 |
| 140 day application | £623 |
| 168 day application | £747.60 |
| 196 day application | £872.20 |
| 224 day application | £996.80 |
| 252 day application | £1,121.40 |
| 280 day application | £1,246 |
| 308 day application | £1,370.60 |
| 336 day application | £1,495.20 |
| 364 day application | £1,619.80 |
Extension(The fee is £124.60 for each 28-day period. If the scaffolding is still on site after the dates in the original permit, you must apply and pay for a permit extension.)£124.60
Other charges
- Additional site visit feeFee for contractors for any additional site visits required to inspect a scaffold that does not comply with the conditions of the licence£40
- Insurance needed
- £5 million public liability
- Longest licence
- 364 days
What the council asks for (8)
- Application must only be completed by the appointed accredited contractor
- Applicant must complete the 'Declaration' section of the form before submitting
- Must read the specific Schedule of Conditions before completing the form
- Provide required information at least 10 working days before wishing to erect scaffolding
- Only emergency applications processed with less than 10 working days' notice
- If scaffolding remains on site past permit dates, must apply and pay for an extension
- Applications to erect a hoarding are included within the Scaffolding Application form
- Advertising hoardings require planning permission, not covered by Highways department
In the council's words
“Please note there is a fee of £124.60 for each 28-day period to cover administration and site inspection costs.”
somerset.gov.ukChecked 13 Oct 2026