Scaffolding/hoarding

In order to erect and maintain scaffold/hoarding or other structure on or over the highway you are required to obtain a licence for each location from the Highway Authority.  

To apply for a licence you need an application form [PDF 29KB] and a copy of the Nottinghamshire County Council Standard Conditions [PDF 33KB]. These set out the requirements and legal obligations that you will have to fulfil in order to erect a structure on the highway.

To complete the application form you must state where, when and what type of scaffolding/hoarding you wish to erect. You must also:

• Declare that you have received and undertake to abide by the Nottinghamshire County Council Standard Conditions
• Provide evidence that you hold a Public Liability Insurance with a limit of no less than £5,000,000
• Declare that the Utilities have been consulted and agree to the proposals
• Declare that you understand that the responsibility for ensuring compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act, 1974 is that of the Licensee and his/her contractor and not of the Highway Authority or it’s Agent.

Receipt of Payments [PDF 29KB]
A charge is made for a licence for 1 month and for the first 20m length. Extra charges will be made for every extra 20m length and for every additional month. When an invoice is requested by the scaffold company an additional charge will be made to cover additional administration costs.

A PDF is available of information about advertising boards and display of goods on the highway in Nottinghamshire [PDF 129KB].