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Scaffold permit

Section 169 of the Highways Act 1980, states that you need a permit to put up scaffolding on the highway.

Please see details below on how to apply for a scaffold permit.

Public liability insurance

To apply for a scaffold permit within Neath Port Talbot, you must provide proof of your Public Liability Insurance, which must be a minimum of £5 million.

Conditions of the permit

Permission is subject to conditions which may relate to:

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

Additional conditions may also apply to individual applications.

Cost of permit

The scaffold permit costs £114. You need a debit or credit card. The permit is valid for 28 days

If you wish to extend the permit after the initial 28 day period you must apply for a new permit.

Downloads

Please complete the following scaffolding application form and save it as a pdf. This can be uploaded during the application process.

  • Scaffolding licence terms and conditions (DOCX 38 KB)
  • Scaffolding application form (DOCX 49 KB)
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