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Licence - Scaffolding and Hoarding
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Description
Anyone wishing to erect scaffolding or hoarding on a footway or road which is a publicly maintained highway requires a licence from the Council's Strategic Highway Maintenance Section.
Eligibility
Anyone wishing to erect scaffolding/hoarding within the public highway.
It is usually the scaffolding contractor that applies for the licence.
The applicant must be a competent contractor and must hold the necessary public liability insurance to indemnify the Council against any claim arising from the activity.
Procedure
On receipt of the completed application form and appropriate fee, a site meeting will be arranged with the Council's Inspector and the applicant, in order to fully assess the application. In some circumstances the Police may also attend this meeting.
The licence will subsequently be issued to allow the work to proceed, including any conditions that the Council or Police may have applied.
Helplines
Highways and Engineering General Enquiries, telephone: 01226 773555
E-mail: roads@barnsley.gov.uk
Charges/Fees
There is a charge £110.00 to process the licence.
Methods of Payments Available
We normally request a cheque to be forwarded with the completed application form, made payable to 'Barnsley MBC'.
Opening Times/Locations
How can the customer help
Please give adequate notice of the works (at least 5 working days, unless it is an emergency).
Provide as much information as possible, for example, the reason for the works, the location and the proposed duration.
Inform the Council of any changes necessary to the agreed licence.
Application form references
Download an Application for a Licence to Erect Scaffolding/Hoarding in the Public Highway
Legislation
Highways Act 1980, Section 172/173
Response Times/Next Steps
On receipt of the fee and agreeing to the conditions of the Licence works can commence within the highway straight away.
Sections
Contact Us
Barnsley MBC
Town Hall
BARNSLEY
South Yorkshire
S70 2TA
Tel: +44 (0) 1226 770770
Fax: +44 (0) 1226 773099
Email: townhall@barnsley.gov.uk
Telephone :01226 775656
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