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Temporary structure licences

Temporary structures can include:

  • scaffold
  • hoarding
  • gantry
  • cradle
  • fan
  • mobile/tower scaffold on the highway
  • temporary crossover
  • temporary structure oversailing the highway (oversail)

Even if there is an existing drop kerb, you may still need a temporary crossover licence for construction vehicles. 

Temporary structure licences, including renewals, are issued for three months at a time.

Cost 

Costs include an additional non-refundable deposit admin holding fee of £69.

Licence type Duration Initial fee Additional fees
Mobile scaffold or tower crane 2 weeks £283
  • Fast track licence: £53
  • Retrospective or overdue licence: £53
Scaffold, hoarding, gantry, cradle, fan or temporary crossing 3 months £717
  • Fast track licence: £131
  • Retrospective or overdue licence: £131
Temporary crossing   Charged based on the cost of the works plus 20% officer charges  
Temporary oversail licence 3 months £297  

Last updated: 3 March 2026