Scaffold licence

The fee payable for applying for a scaffold licence is currently £100 per month or part thereof (valid until 31^st March 2025). 

If your licence lapses you will be charged an out of date renewal fee of £177 per month or part thereof (valid until 31^st March 2025). 

All scaffolding applications are invoiced to the scaffolding contractor on a monthly basis.

Please note that our licence fees are subject to review every April and licences submitted after April 1st will be subject to any new fees.

Permission is subject to conditions which may relate to:

• the location of the scaffold
• available space on the footway
• pedestrian access

Download the full conditions of the licence. Additional conditions may also apply to individual applications.

You will need to complete the scaffolding application form. You will receive an invoice for the fees.

You will need the following information:

• Proof of your public liability insurance which must be a minimum of £10 million.
• How long you require a licence

A non-emergency application takes a minimum of 5 working days to process

An emergency application can be submitted if there is a danger to the public. In this situation your scaffolder will need to submit the application form, then attend site to begin erecting the scaffold.

Submit your completed application form via email to: streetcare@carmarthenshire.gov.uk.

 Download application form (.pdf)

A non-emergency application takes a minimum of 5 working days to process.

An emergency application can be submitted if there is a danger to the public. In this situation your scaffolder will need to submit the application form, then attend site to begin erecting the scaffold.