Council to apply to
Torbay Council
Checked by handApply at least
10 days
before the scaffold goes upLicence fee£64.45
Notice10 days
Council takesNot published by this council: processing time
Fee covers: Fee for licence application with over 10 days notice given (standard works/major works)
See all 4 prices
| Standard works (up to 10 days), over 10 days' notice | £64.45 |
|---|---|
| 10 days' notice or less | £128.85 |
| Site visit required | £128.85 |
| Major works (10 to 28 days), 3 months' notice | £64.45 |
Extension(Renewal fee with over 10 days notice; £128.85 if 10 days or less notice given)£64.45
- Insurance needed
- £5 million public liability
- Longest licence
- 28 days
What the council asks for (4)
- The applicant must hold a certificate showing competent knowledge of Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual and public liability insurance of at least £5,000,000.
- Send a diagram or plan of the scaffolding location.
- Standard works: up to 10 days. Major works: 10 to 28 days, applied for 3 months ahead; renewals need 10 days' notice and last up to 28 days.
- The owner of the scaffolding must apply, and applications aren't considered until the fee is paid; fees are non-refundable.
In the council's words
“£64.45 - Over 10 days notice given * £128.85 - 10 days or less notice given * £128.85 - Site visit required £64.45 - 3 months' notice must be provided for a 28-day licence, classed as major works”
torbay.gov.ukChecked 13 Oct 2026