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Temporary Structures

Licence Summary

• To put a temporary structure - scaffolding, hoarding and cranes/access arms - on a public road, you need a licence from the local authority.
• Warwickshire County Council does not licence ‘A’ Boards and Displays of Goods on the Pavement, but does issue guidance (PDF - 193 KB)

• A summary of the regulation relating to this licence.

• An application form must be completed and returned not less that 3 working days before it is intended to place the temporary structure on the highway.
• Please be aware that although we can accept your application online it would be helpful to ring your local Area Office and chat through what is required because the situation can be quite complex. A check will either have to be made on our map based system or a site visit may be required to assess whether it is safe to place a temporary structure in a particular location.
• A licence, if granted, will give details of the required standard of signing and guarding to be provided and the clearances to be maintained on or over the highway. Please note that if a licence is granted the structure must not obstruct access to statutory undertakers equipment and plant.
• Public Liability insurance cover of not less than £5,000,000 is required and we request evidence that such insurance is in force.
• Standard conditions of placing a temporary structure on a Public Highway (PDF - 13 KB)

• No. It is in the public interest that we must process your application before it can be granted.
• Submission of a form and payment does NOT mean permission has been granted and no temporary structure may be put on the highway without a licence being granted first.
• If you have not heard from us within a reasonable period, please contact contact us.

• Apply for a licence to place a temporary structure on a public road or highway.
• Tell us about a change to your existing temporary structure licence.

• Download a form to place a temporary structure on a public road or highway (PDF - 42 KB)
• Postal applications must be completed and returned to the appropriate Area Office.
• A cheque for £100 should be submitted with the application, unless your Company has been approved for a monthly account.

• Please contact us in the first instance.

• Please contact us in the first instance.

• We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, Consumer Direct will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.

• E.g. about noise, pollution, etc. Also should one licence holder complain about another. Please contact us in the first instance.

• Builders Merchants Federation (BMF)
• National Specialist Contractors Council (NSCC)
• National Federation of Demolition Contractors (NFDC)
• National Federation of Builders (NFB)