Council to apply to
West Sussex County Council
Checked by handApply at least
14 days
before the scaffold goes upLicence fee£266
Notice14 days
Council takes1 day
Fee covers: Scaffolding licence, 1 month
See all 5 prices (7 to 30 days)
| Scaffolding, 1 month | £266 |
|---|---|
| Scaffolding extension | £178 |
| Tower scaffolding, 1 week | £95 |
| Tower scaffolding, 2 weeks | £150 |
| Tower scaffolding, 1 month | £295 |
Extension(Scaffolding extension; request it before the licence end date)£178
Other charges
- Fast track service (aim: 1 working day)Email highwayslicencing@westsussex.gov.uk before applying£52
- Late extension request chargeAdded if an extension isn't requested before the end date£335
- Retrospective licence for an unauthorised scaffoldPlus £50 per day until licensed£425
- Refund administration feeDeducted from refunds from 3 August 2026£35
What the council asks for (4)
- Apply online at least 10 working days before erecting
- Tell the council as soon as the scaffolding is removed
- Request any extension before the licence end date
- Follow the council's scaffolding and hoarding terms and conditions
In the council's words
“The costs are: 1 month scaffolding - £266 scaffolding (extension) - £178 1 week tower scaffolding - £95”
westsussex.gov.ukChecked 13 Oct 2026