Occupy a portion of the road temporarily (scaffolding, staging or hoarding)

There are a number of conditions that will need to be met before the application will be agreed, mainly in relation to traffic management complying with Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual including the protection of the scaffolding from traffic impact.

Timescales

Applications for this permit should be submitted at least 14 working days before start date.

Fees

Charges fall into separate categories - traffic sensitive and non traffic sensitive. Permits cost are also based on the length of time that you require the scaffolding, staging or hoarding.

From 1 April 2021:

  • £133.25 per month non-traffic sensitive
  • £266 per month traffic sensitive
Apply and pay online
Application for a scaffolding permit
Guidance notes
List of traffic sensitive routes.pdf20.86 KB
Permission to occupy a portion of the road (Section 58) notes 2021-22.pdf55.7 KB