Council to apply to
Westmorland and Furness Council
Checked by handApply at least
7 days
before the scaffold goes upLicence fee£108
Notice7 days
Council takesNot published by this council: processing time
Fee covers: Scaffolding permit £108 (fees from 1 April 2026). A permit can be valid for a maximum of four weeks.
See all 2 prices
| Scaffolding permit (up to four weeks) | £108 |
|---|---|
| Hoardings at building work adjacent to the highway | £142 |
ExtensionNot published by this council: extension fee
Other charges
- Hoardings inspectionHoardings inspection (cost per inspection) £47.80£47.80
- Insurance needed
- £5 million public liability
- Longest licence
- 28 days
What the council asks for (6)
- Only registered scaffolding companies can apply; register your company first.
- A sketch showing the dimensions of the scaffolding and the width of the road, footway or verge.
- A site-specific risk assessment.
- Public liability insurance documents showing at least £5 million of cover.
- A permit can be valid for a maximum of four weeks; state it in the application if you need less.
- Roads run by National Highways (M6, A66, A595 from the A66 to Calder Bridge, A590, A69) need a permit from National Highways instead.
In the council's words
“Permit charges and other fees | Fees from 1 April 2026 ... Scaffolding permit | £108”
westmorlandandfurness.gov.ukChecked 13 Oct 2026