Apply for a licence to erect scaffolding, hoarding and advertising boards

If you want to erect and maintain scaffolding, hoarding or other structures on or over a road you need to obtain a licence. You will need a separate licence for each location.

Apply for a scaffolding or hoarding licence

• application form [Word] - Use this version if you are completing electronically and emailing the form to us
• application form [PDF] - Use this version if you are printing off and posting the form to us

To apply for a licence complete the application form above and return to:

Highway Authorisations Team
Trent Bridge House
Fox Road
West Bridgford
Nottingham
NG2 6BJ

Or email it to: licences@viaem.co.uk

To complete the application form you must state where, when and what type of scaffolding/hoarding you wish to erect. We require ten working days from receipt of application for processing.

You must also:

• declare that you have received and will conform to the Nottinghamshire County Council Standard Conditions (these are included in the application form)
• provide evidence that you hold Public Liability Insurance with a limit of no less than £5,000,000 and state the Indemnity to the Principal Clause
• 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 its Agent.

Cost

For costs associated with obtaining a Licence, please contact us on 0300 500 8080 and ask to speak to the Highways Authorisations Team. 

Further information

More information about advertising boards and displays of goods on the highway [PDF]

Apply for an advertising board licence

You can apply for an advertising board licence by contacting:

• telephone: 0300 500 80 80
• email: cshighsouth.en@nottscc.gov.uk.