Council to apply to
Telford & Wrekin Council
Checked by handApply at least
14 days
before the scaffold goes upLicence fee£100
Notice14 days
Council takesNot published by this council: processing time
Fee covers: Non-refundable charge to cover administrative cost of processing the scaffolding/hoarding licence
ExtensionNot published by this council: extension fee
Other charges
- Unlicensed scaffoldingA charge of £200 for unlicensed scaffolding/hoarding will be made and a retrospective licence application will be required.£200
- Insurance needed
- £5 million public liability
What the council asks for (6)
- Apply at least 10 clear working days before erection, using the online form.
- A sketch plan of the scaffold site and a copy of third party liability insurance for at least £5,000,000.
- The permit is issued to the scaffold owner; the erector must be qualified and conversant with HSE regulations.
- An additional licence is needed for a protective fan.
- If the licence period will be exceeded, tell the Streetworks team at least 5 clear working days before expiry.
- The £100 charge is non-refundable and processing only starts once it's paid.
In the council's words
“There is a non-refundable charge of £100 to cover the administrative cost in processing the licence.”
telford.gov.ukChecked 13 Oct 2026