Scaffolding and hoarding licences

Scaffolding licence

You will need a scaffolding/hoarding licence for:

• Placing scaffolding or hoarding on a public highway, road, pavement or rear lane

How long does the application process take?

Applications should be submitted in good time, applications will be reviewed on typical working days (Mondays to Fridays).

Fees

The cost of the licence is £175 for 1 month and £230 for 1-3 months.  For every 3 months after this time and retrospective licences the fee is £370

Important information

Please note:

• If you are organising scaffolding as an individual the company you have contracted to do the work for you will include this in their costs as part of the quote, as they are required to apply for licences
• Failure to obtain the necessary permissions may result in fines/enforcement action being taken against you
• If the time required needs to be extended then the request should be submitted in good time before any granted permission expires
• Information supplied when you submit your application may be included in any Public Notices issued about the works and will appear on Coventry Councils roadwork map  
• If for any reason we need to check any information submitted we may need to contact you for clarification, 

Before you start your application

For your application you will need to:

• Provide a description of the works to be carried using the correct scaffolding licence application form 
• Upload copies of your up to date Public Liability Insurance certificate and possibly your Employee Liability Insurance if you are a contractor who directly employs operatives
• Agree to our Terms and Conditions
• Pay online on submission - we accept BACs payments and payment must be made before we can issue your licence 

apply for a scaffolding or hoarding licence online

download an application form

Tacit consent

Tacit consent does not apply. It is in the public interest that we must process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from us within a reasonable period (5-7 working days) please contact us again.

Submission of a form and payment does not mean permission has been granted and no scaffolding or hoarding may be put on the highway without a licence being granted first.

Should you have any queries or require assistance please email tempTM@coventry.gov.uk

Updated November 2025.