Scaffold and Hoarding Licences

A permit will only be issued to the company responsible for erecting the scaffold/hoarding on the highway.

If you wish to place a scaffold/hoarding on the highway you should contact a scaffold/hoarding provider of your choice. Details can usually be found in the Yellow Pages under ‘Scaffold Erectors’.

Scaffold/hoarding providers have to sign, date and return a copy of our standard conditions, along with the permit fee, before permission can be given to erect any scaffold or hoarding on the highway.

Applications must be made by the scaffold/hoarding provider and returned by post, with the permit fee, to the:

Director of Environmental Services
County Hall
Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 3AG

An application form must be completed and returned not less than seven working days before it is intended to place the scaffold/hoarding on the highway.

A scaffold/hoarding must not be placed on the highway until written permission has been given. Failure to observe this statutory requirement is an offence and the scaffold/hoarding may be removed without notice. Any scaffold found on the highway without a licence will incur a cost of £50 to cover administration fees.

There is a charge for all applications to place scaffold/hoarding on the highway.

The company responsible for erecting the scaffold/hoarding must provide evidence of Public Liability Insurance cover of not less than £5,000,000 before any scaffold/hoarding can be placed on the highway.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are the conditions for placing a scaffold/hoarding on the highway?

The conditions are detailed in our standard conditions and a copy can be obtained by viewing or downloading the document in the related documents section on the Application form page, or by contacting Call Derbyshire 08 456 058 058.

How much does a scaffold/hoarding permit cost?

A permit to place a scaffold/hoarding on the highway is £93 per application. Extensions may be permitted at our discretion and will incur a further fee of £55 per extension. These fees will be non-returnable. Payment can be made by cheque, cash or online. If you want to pay online, please see the instructions at the back of the application form.

How long does a permit last for?

A permit can last for up to a maximum of 14 days on any class road. If a scaffold/hoarding is required for a longer period than this, then a further application must be made for consideration and an additional fee will be charged.

How can I check if a scaffold/hoarding has a valid permit?

You can find out if a scaffold/hoarding company has a valid permit by contacting the Network Management Admin Team on 01629 585665 during office hours.

How can I make a complaint regarding the location or safety of a scaffold/hoarding?

Any complaints about the location or safety of scaffold/hoarding on the highway should be promptly reported to Call Derbyshire on 08 456 058 058.