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If your works require you to erect a structure on the highway you are required to get a licence from the Highway Authority.
Scaffolding on the highway can only be erected by qualified scaffolders. They must hold the relevant street works qualifications and £5 million public liability insurance.
If you are are erecting a mobile tower, fencing or hoarding the applicant must be covered by £5 million public liability insurance.
Apply for a scaffold licence
An application needs to be submitted by your nominated scaffolding contractor.
Review our schedule of conditions for erecting scaffolding on the Highway.
Gantry or Cantilever scaffolding
In some circumstances it may be that a Gantry or Cantilever scaffolding will be required, this is generally due to the location of the works. If this is the case your scaffolding contractor will need to supply design drawings of the proposed scaffold.
Apply for a mobile tower, fencing or hoarding licence
Hoarding, fencing and mobile tower applications need to be completed by the contractor who will be erecting the structure.
Apply for a hoarding, fencing and mobile tower licence
You can submit both applications above by
Email to: streetworks@cornwall.gov.uk
Post to:
Streetworks
Western Group Centre
Radnor Road
Scorrier
TR16 5EH
How long an application takes
A non emergency application takes a minimum of 2 weeks to process.
What is classed as an emergency
An emergency application can be submitted if there is a danger to the general public. In this situation your scaffolder will need to submit the application form then attend site to begin erecting the scaffold.
How much it costs
If you know that the works are going to take longer than 1 calendar month you can apply for a longer duration on the initial application. This can work out cheaper than applying for an extension each month. A schedule of the charges are shown below:
Licence fee
Type of Licence | Fee Incurred |
Licence (up to 1 Calendar Month) | £95 |
Licence (up to 2 Calendar Months) | £155 |
Licence (up to 3 Calendar Months) | £217 |
Licence (up to 4 Calendar Months) | £276 |
Licence (up to 5 Calendar Months) | £336 |
Licence (up to 6 Calendar Months) | £395 |
Emergency licence fee
Type of Licence | Fee Incurred |
Emergency Licence (up to 1 Calendar Month) | £178 |
Emergency Licence (up to 2 Calendar Months) | £239 |
Emergency Licence (up to 3 Calendar Months) | £300 |
Emergency Licence (up to 4 Calendar Months) | £360 |
Emergency Licence (up to 5 Calendar Months) | £420 |
Emergency Licence (up to 6 Calendar Months) | £479 |
Extensions and changes to licence
Type of Licence | Fee Incurred |
Extension request for 1 calendar month submitted before the expiry of the previous licence |
£95 |
Late extension request | £178 |
Change to licence already issued | £20 |
All applications are invoiced to the scaffolding or contractor.
Please note that our licence fees are subject to review every April and licences submitted after April 1st will be subject to any new fees.
Need help?
Most issues can be resolved online, it's the quickest and most convenient way to get help.
- Street works team
- Streetworks Section,
Highways Dept,
Radnor Road,
Scorrier,
TR16 5EH - 0300 1234 222
- streetworks@cornwall.gov.uk