Council to apply to
Swindon Borough Council
Checked by handApply at least
7 days
before the scaffold goes upLicence fee£156
Notice7 days
Council takes7 days
Fee covers: Standard licence for scaffolding and/or hoarding, valid for 21 working days
See all 2 prices
| Standard licence (valid 21 working days) | £156 |
|---|---|
| Emergency licence (granted in less than five working days) | £189 |
ExtensionNot published by this council: extension fee
Other charges
- Breach of conditionsWe will charge £75 if we find you in breach of these terms and conditions.£75
- Insurance needed
- £10 million public liability
What the council asks for (5)
- The application must be made by the scaffolding or hoarding company, which must hold Chapter 8 signing, lighting and guarding cards or certificates.
- One licence for each scaffold structure or hoarding (scaffold plus hoarding, or two scaffolds at one site, need two).
- Upload a public liability insurance certificate for at least £10 million.
- A standard licence lasts 21 working days; ask for a longer period on the application and the fee is adjusted.
- The fee is non-refundable, so check you are applying to the right authority.
In the council's words
“A licence for scaffolding and/or hoarding costs £156. We need at least five working days to process an application. In an emergency situation, we may grant a licence in less than five working days at a cost of £189 per licence.”
swindon.gov.ukChecked 13 Oct 2026