Warwickshire Direct
Temporary structures licence on the highway
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.
‘A’ Boards and Displays of Goods on the Pavement (pdf, 193Kb)
Regulation summary
A summary of the regulation relating to this licence.
Evaluation process
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, 13Kb)
Costs
Scaffold licence: £100.00
Hoarding licence: £100.00
Crane / Access Arm: £100.00
It is in the public interest that we must process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from us within a reasonable period, please contact us.
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.
Apply online
Apply for a licence to place a temporary structure on a public road or highway.
Apply by post
Application for a licence to erect and use a temporary structure on or over the highway (pdf, 24Kb)
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.
Failed application redress
Please contact us in the first instance.
Licence holder redress
Please contact us in the first instance.
Consumer complaint
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.
Other redress
E.g. about noise, pollution, etc. Also should one licence holder complain about another. Please contact us in the first instance.
Trade associations
Builders Merchants Federation (BMF)
National Specialist Contractors Council (NSCC)
National Federation of Demolition Contractors (NFDC)
National Federation of Builders (NFB)
Contact us
Stratford and Warwick Districts
South Area Officecountyhighways@warwickshire.gov.uk
Address:
South Area Office
Old Budbrooke Road
Warwick
01926 412515 01926 412515
North Warwickshire, Nuneaton and Bedworth, and Rugby Boroughs
North Area Officecountyhighways@warwickshire.gov.uk
Address:
North Area Office
Coleshill Heath Road
Coleshill
01926 412515 01926 412515
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