Scaffolding and hoarding licences

Check it is an adopted road before applying.

We require a minimum of 5 working days' notice when submitting an application or extension. You can also use the above link to extend an existing scaffolding licence. The form will take 10 minutes to complete.

If you need any traffic management for example, permanent light switch off’s, lane closures with diversions or road closure, you must apply for this with your scaffold/structure application.

If you have any problems when applying, email highwayslicences@cheshireeasthighways.org

Documents needed when applying for a licence

We will need a location plan and a copy of your public liability insurance certificate of at least £5 million.

• Single street application (1 week) = £285 This includes the application fee (£91) and 2 inspector visits (£97 each)
• Additional frontage admin cost = £91
• Each additional week = £97 (including 1 inspection)
• Structure erected without a licence = £605. Plus the application fee and inspection costs

If your application is cancelled or refused, we will charge you £97

All fees and charges must be paid online when submitting the application form.

If your application is acceptable, your licence will be emailed to you.

We may add conditions to your licence if necessary.

You must not erect any scaffold or similar structure on the highway before you receive your approval. 

Your licence application is approved on the basis that all of the conditions of the Section 169 Highways Act 1980 will be met.

Failure to comply with the above may result in your licence being revoked and a possible fine.

We may add extra safety and guarding conditions for locations where the risk is higher, for example at sites outside of schools and in town centres.

You must also leave the highway clean and tidy when you take the structure away.