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.