Apply for a licence
You an apply for a container, materials or hoardings licence.
Apply for a scaffolding, container, hoardings or cabin licence
Apply and pay for a licence to occupy the road in connection with building work (scaffolding, containers, hoarding, cabins)
Apply for a building materials licence
Apply for a licence to occupy the road in connection with building work (building materials)
Application fees and bond deposits
There is a licence fee and a bond deposit to pay for each application you make.
Scaffolding, container or cabin licence
- 4 weeks: £356
- Refundable bond deposit of £50 per square metre of enclosed highway also required
Hoarding licence
- 4 weeks: £356 (An additional fee is required if the hoarding is going to be in more than one road)
- Refundable bond deposit of £50 per square metre of enclosed highway also required
Material licence
- Per day: £14
- 14 days: £191
- Refundable bond deposit of £100 also required
After you have paid your fee
You may have the option to pay your bond deposit at the same time as your fee, depending on the amount owed. If you choose to pay the bond later or if the amount due is more than £10,000, we will call you for the bond deposit. This can be paid by credit or debit card. The bond will be refunded after the completion of work, providing there is no damage to the enclosed public land.