Council to apply to
West Berkshire Council
Checked by handApply at least
14 days
before the scaffold goes upLicence fee£196per week
Notice14 days
Council takesNot published by this council: processing time
Fee covers: A fee of £125, plus £71 per week (£196 for one week, £409 for four weeks).
See all 2 prices
| Licence fee | £125 |
|---|---|
| Each week | £71 |
ExtensionNot published by this council: extension fee
Other charges
- RefundsGenerally only a 50% refund where applications contain errors or are withdrawn before being granted; no refund once granted.
- Insurance needed
- £10 million public liability
What the council asks for (5)
- The application must be made by the scaffolding company, not the resident.
- A location plan showing the position of the scaffold, uploaded with the application.
- A copy of your current insurance policy and the receipt for your last premium payment.
- The policy must indemnify West Berkshire Council to £10 million for each and every third party claim.
- Site-specific conditions may be added to each licence.
In the council's words
“You should make an application for a scaffolding licence online, no less than ten working days before the date you wish to erect the scaffold on the Highway. A fee of £125, plus £71 per week, is payable for this licence.”
westberks.gov.ukChecked 13 Oct 2026