Council to apply to
South Gloucestershire Council
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7 days
before the scaffold goes upLicence fee£97.10
NoticeNot published by this council: notice period
Council takes7 days
Fee covers: New application £97.10 (2026 to 2027). One licence covers scaffolding, hoarding, fencing, building materials, skips and cherry pickers; licences are granted for up to a month.
See all 3 prices
| New application (up to a month) | £97.10 |
|---|---|
| Monthly renewal | £73.50 |
| Retrospective application | £193.90 |
Extension(Monthly renewal £73.50)£73.50
- Insurance needed
- £5 million public liability
- Longest licence
- 30 days
What the council asks for (8)
- Licences are granted for up to a month and can be renewed.
- Include a site location plan showing the scaffolding in relation to the property (photo, drawing or screenshot).
- Proof of insurance cover of £5,000,000 for any one incident.
- A sign (600mm by 450mm) on the scaffold with the contractor's name, address, office and out-of-hours phone numbers.
- Scaffold painted white or wrapped in reflective tape up to at least 1.8m, with at least 2.4m headroom.
- Keep at least 1.5m of clear footway in busy areas (1.2m may be acceptable in quieter areas).
- Traffic management details must be approved before the licence is issued.
- If the application is turned down because the site is potentially hazardous, the fee is not refunded.
In the council's words
“Skips, hoarding, fencing, building materials, cherry picker, scaffolding, oversailing on the highway Fee/charge (£) New application £97.10 Monthly renewal £73.50 Retrospective £193.90”
beta.southglos.gov.ukChecked 13 Oct 2026