Council to apply to
Wokingham Borough Council
Checked by handApply at least
14 days
before the scaffold goes upLicence fee£263
Notice14 days
Council takesNot published by this council: processing time
Fee covers: Cost of licence for first 4 weeks
See all 2 prices
| First 4 weeks | £263 |
|---|---|
| Each further 4 weeks | £163 |
Extension(Charge for each subsequent 4 week period)£163
Other charges
- Making the site safeExtra charges may apply if council contractors are called to light the site or otherwise make it safe.
- Traffic management and bay suspensionsExtra charges may apply if traffic management is required or parking bays need to be suspended; bus stop suspensions are arranged with the bus operator.
- Insurance needed
- £10 million public liability
What the council asks for (5)
- Scaffolding companies must apply on behalf of their customers (online form).
- A copy of a valid public liability insurance certificate for at least £10 million.
- Confirm how many metres of footway stay free for pedestrians; a traffic management plan is needed if 1.2 metres can't be kept.
- A dimensioned drawing of the scaffold or hoarding in relation to the building and street features, plus a Google Maps image of the location.
- Keep a 500mm clearance from the kerb edge along the whole length, or show what barriers will keep vehicles clear.
In the council's words
“The cost of the licence is £263 for the first 4 weeks. A charge of £163 is required for each 4 week period thereafter.”
wokingham.gov.ukChecked 13 Oct 2026