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Scaffolding licence

Introduction

If you are a member of the public, you will need to contact a scaffolding company to erect a scaffold on the public footway. The scaffolding company will need permission from the Calderdale Streetworks department to do this. Once a licence has been issued and the scaffolding is in place, a Streetworks inspector will visit the location to ensure that the scaffolding has been properly erected and does not cause an obstruction or compromise the safety of the general public.

Exemptions

Each case will be considered on merit.

Application process

Scaffolding companies acting on behalf of the public are not required to present any certificates or accreditations of their own in support of their application. However, both the application form and licence stipulate that the scaffolding company will be liable for any damage that arises from the scaffolding being in place. The scaffolding must be placed on the footway and not encroach on the highway and must comply with Health and Safety legislation.

If you are a scaffolding company acting on behalf of a customer, and applying for a scaffolding licence, complete and return the application form:

• Scaffolding licence application [PDF file 60KB]|

Fees

The current charge for scaffolding at a business property is £130, for a domestic property it is £90.

Time to process

Scaffolding licences can be produced and sent out to the scaffolding company within 5 working days of receiving the application and payment.

Will tacit authorisation apply?

No.
Provided that all relevant criteria are met on the application form and payment has been made, authorisation to erect a scaffold in the public footway is granted once the licence has been produced, and not before.

What may delay processing?

System failure could delay the processing of an application, but this is extremely rare. Insufficient or incomplete information on the application form could also delay the processing.

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