Highways licensing

 
 

How much does it cost?

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  • The amount you pay depends on both the maximum area of highway to be occupied by your structure and the maximum length of time it will be required.
  • If your structure is for demolition works or a façade support then the fee is automatically £1000.
  • Licences for each price band will be issued for 3, 6 and 12 months corresponding to the proposed duration of works (maximum 12 months). 
  • Prices no longer takes into consideration the number of elevations nor the type of structure to be erected, e.g. scaffold, hoarding, etc.


From 3rd March 2008 a new charge of £75 for initial inspections/site meetings will be added to the following prices.  View more information about this new charge.   

Area   up to 20m220+ to 50m250+m2
  Duration   
  up to 3 months£350£550£1000
  3+ to 6 months£550£550£1000
  6+ to 12 months£1000£1000£1000


Please Note: the guideline measurements listed above are to help you determine the appropriate fee for your application only. Sizes should be rounded up or down within 0.5 m2 accordingly, e.g. 20.6m2 = 21 m2.

Example 1: if a temporary structure is required for less than 3 months and will occupy 15m2 of the highway then the licence will cost £350.

Example 2: if the temporary structure is only required for 1 month but will occupy 25m2 of the highway then the cost will be £550.

Example 3: if the works comprise of 22m2 scaffolding and 18m2 hoarding, both occupying a share area of the highway and required for a duration of 2 months, then the total cost will be £550.

All measurements must be provided in metres.  To convert measurements from feet into metres you can use this online conversion tool.

 

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