Ashfield District Council: Scaffolding Licences

Scaffolding Licences

When carrying out any building work/maintenance or removal of any part of a property which is adjacent to the public highway (road, pavement or rear lane), the safety of all users of the highway is a priority.

When it is necessary to place hoardings on the highway around the place of work or to erect a scaffolding, you need to get permission from Ashfield District Council. To undertake this work without applying for and being granted a licence is an offence under The Highways Act and may result in a prosecution. Once permission has been granted, the conditions attached to the licence must be carefully read and kept to at all times.