Council to apply to
Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
Checked by handApply at least
1 day
before the scaffold goes upLicence fee£149.94
Notice1 day
Council takesNot published by this council: processing time
Fee covers: A charge of £149.94 is made to cover a maximum period of four weeks.
ExtensionNot published by this council: extension fee
Other charges
- Failed inspectionMultiple inspections may be carried out for your works and each failed inspection can carry a charge of £160.00.£160
- Longest licence
- 28 days
What the council asks for (5)
- At least 2.4m (8 feet) clearance above the footway.
- Uprights at least 0.5m (18 inches) from the kerb edge.
- At least 1.2m of footway kept for pedestrians.
- Signs and lighting as required; take precautions so nothing falls onto the highway.
- Display a copy of the licence prominently on the scaffolding.
In the council's words
“I understand that the Highway Authority makes a charge for issuing scaffolding permits. A charge of £149.94 is made to cover a maximum period of four weeks.”
wakefield.gov.ukChecked 13 Oct 2026