Hoarding permit

If you want to position a hoarding on a public highway (which includes pavements, roads and highways) you will need to have a hoarding permit in place.

Anyone erecting a hoarding on the highway should be aware of the following requirements:

• It is an offence to erect a hoarding on the highway without the permission of the highways authority;
• The highway authority may grant permission (licence) with or without conditions;
• The owner of a scaffold must ensure that it is erected in accordance with safety conditions attached to the licence.

Fees

£150 per hoarding, for up to six months (if installed by a competent company)

How to apply

Complete the hoarding permit application form (PDF) [181KB] (opens new window) and return it to us with the appropriate fee.

How to pay 

The quickest and easiest way to pay is online.

However if you wish to make payment by BACs transfer you can email buildingcontrol@buildingcontrol.gov.uk for the bank details.