Council to apply to
City of York Council
Checked by handApply at least
7 days
before the scaffold goes upLicence fee£193
Notice7 days
Council takes5 days
Fee covers: Scaffold Application Charge - for consideration of application and first month's permit
See all 4 prices
| Scaffold Application Charge | £193 |
|---|---|
| Extension of the permit | £98 |
| Late Notification Charge | £59 |
| Unlicensed Structure | £384 |
Extension(Extension of the permit - per month or part month)£98
Other charges
- Non-Compliance ChargeInvoiced each time the council has to contact the licensee regarding non-compliance with terms and conditions£117
- Insurance needed
- £5 million public liability
What the council asks for (12)
- Full Dilapidation survey required before scaffolding/hoarding work commences (not always required for scaffold towers)
- Duly authorised licence and payment or agreement to pay required before work starts
- 450mm minimum clearance from kerb edge to outside standard required
- Clear passage for pedestrians of at least 1200mm width must be maintained at all times
- Scaffolding/hoarding in carriageway must rise vertically at least 5m before any overhang
- Users of highway must be protected from falling debris, dust and pollutants
- Scaffolding or hoarding must be illuminated per regulations
- Scaffolding uprights and hoarding end panels must be highly visible/marked up to 2m height
- Necessary traffic signs must be erected and maintained at all times
- Licensee must indemnify council and hold minimum £5 million indemnity insurance
- Licensee responsible for all reinstatement works and repair of any highway damage
- Copy of licence must be displayed in a ground floor window of the property
In the council's words
“Scaffold Application Charge £193 For consideration of the application and the first month's permit. A minimum of 5 working days notice is required.”
york.gov.ukChecked 13 Oct 2026