
Scaffolds, skips and more
See details on what is required for each application, what you'll need to do prior to applying and how to apply.
Do you have a company account?
You'll need a company account to apply for traffic management or other highways licences and permits, view your applications and edit your company details.
If you're unsure on how to get an account, see our creating a company account page.
Crane/oversail licence
You will need a licence for:
- tower cranes that may 'oversail' the public highway for any length of time
How long does the application process take?
Applications should be submitted in good time - applications will be reviewed on typical working days (Mondays to Fridays).
Fees
The cost of the licence is £120 per week, payable by credit or debit card.
There is an additional £15 urgency surcharge (within 2 days) for urgent structure applications.
Please note:
- failure to obtain the necessary permissions may result in fines / enforcement action being taken against you
- if the time required needs to be extended then the request should be submitted in good time before any granted permission expires
- information supplied when you submit your application may be included in any Public Notices issued about the works and will appear on Worcestershire roadworks map
- if for any reason we need to check any information submitted we may need to contact you for clarification - please see the Council's Privacy Notice for further information about how we use your information.
Before you start your application
For your application you will need to:
- provide a description of the works to be carried out and the location details
- upload copies of your up to date Public Liability Insurance certificate and possibly your Employee Liability Insurance if you are a contractor who directly employs operatives
- agree to our Terms and Conditions
- pay online on submission
- have your login details in hand - if your organisation has already applied for permits or licences such as road closures, skips etc. via our online systems, your organisation should already have an account, however, if your organisation does not have yet an account, please go to Create a company account page
Apply
To start your application:
Fencing licence
You will need a fencing licence for
- fences on the public highway for any length of time
How long does the application process take?
Applications should be submitted in good time - applications will be reviewed on typical working days (Mondays to Fridays).
Fees
The cost of the licence is £65 per week, and £45 for subsequent weeks, payable by credit or debit card.
There is an additional £15 urgency surcharge (within 2 days) for urgent structure applications.
Please note
- failure to obtain the necessary permissions may result in fines / enforcement action being taken against you
- if the time required needs to be extended then the request should be submitted in good time before any granted permission expires
- information supplied when you submit your application may be included in any Public Notices issued about the works and will appear on Worcestershire roadworks map
- if for any reason we need to check any information submitted we may need to contact you for clarification - please see the Council's Privacy Notice for further information about how we use your information
Before you start your application
For your application you will need to:
- provide a description of the works to be carried out and the location details
- upload copies of your up to date Public Liability Insurance certificate and possibly your Employee Liability Insurance if you are a contractor who directly employs operatives
- agree to our Terms and Conditions
- pay online on submission
- have your login details in hand - if your organisation has already applied for permits or licences such as road closures, skips etc. via our online systems, your organisation should already have an account, however, if your organisation does not have yet an account, please go to Create a company account page.
Apply
To start your application:
Hoardings licence
How long does the application process take?
Applications should be submitted in good time - applications will be reviewed on typical working days (Mondays to Fridays).
Fees
The cost of the licence is £60 per week, and £40 for subsequent weeks, payable by credit or debit card.
There is an additional £15 urgency surcharge (within 2 days) for urgent structure applications.
Please note
- failure to obtain the necessary permissions may result in fines / enforcement action being taken against you
- if the time required needs to be extended then the request should be submitted in good time before any granted permission expires
- information supplied when you submit your application may be included in any Public Notices issued about the works and will appear on Worcestershire roadworks map
- if for any reason we need to check any information submitted we may need to contact you for clarification - please see the Council's Privacy Notice for further information about how we use your information.
Before you start your application
For your application you will need to:
- provide a description of the works to be carried out and the location details
- upload copies of your up to date Public Liability Insurance certificate and possibly your Employee Liability Insurance if you are a contractor who directly employs operatives
- agree to our Terms and Conditions
- pay online on submission
- have your login details in hand - if your organisation has already applied for permits or licences such as road closures, skips etc. via our online systems, your organisation should already have an account, however, if your organisation does not have yet an account, please go to Create a company account page.
Apply
To start your application:
Mobile Elevated Working Platform (MEWP)
How long does the application process take?
Applications should be submitted in good time - applications will be reviewed on typical working days (Mondays to Fridays).
Fees
The cost of the licence is £35 per day, payable by credit or debit card.
There is an additional £15 urgency surcharge (within 2 days) for urgent structure applications.
Please note
- failure to obtain the necessary permissions may result in fines/enforcement action being taken against you
- if the time required needs to be extended then the request should be submitted in good time before any granted permission expires
- information supplied when you submit your application may be included in any Public Notices issued about the works and will appear on Worcestershire roadworks map
- if for any reason we need to check any information submitted we may need to contact you for clarification - please see the Council's Privacy Notice for further information about how we use your information
Before you start your application
For your application you will need to:
- provide a description of the works to be carried out and the location details
- upload copies of your up to date Public Liability Insurance certificate and possibly your Employee Liability Insurance if you are a contractor who directly employs operatives
- agree to our Terms and Conditions
- pay online on submission
- have your login details in hand - if your organisation has already applied for permits or licences such as road closures, skips etc. via our online systems, your organisation should already have an account, however, if your organisation does not have yet an account, please go to Create a company account page.
Apply
To start your application:
Scaffolding licence
How long does the application process take?
Applications should be submitted in good time - applications will be reviewed on typical working days (Mondays to Fridays).
Fees
The cost of the licence is £70 per week, and £50 for subsequent weeks, payable by credit or debit card.
There is an additional £15 urgency surcharge (within 2 days) for urgent structure applications.
Please note
- failure to obtain the necessary permissions may result in fines/enforcement action being taken against you
- if the time required needs to be extended then the request should be submitted in good time before any granted permission expires
- information supplied when you submit your application may be included in any Public Notices issued about the works and will appear on Worcestershire roadworks map
- if for any reason we need to check any information submitted we may need to contact you for clarification - please see the Council's Privacy Notice for further information about how we use your information
Before you start your application
For your application you will need to:
- provide a description of the works to be carried out and the location details
- upload copies of your up to date Public Liability Insurance certificate and possibly your Employee Liability Insurance if you are a contractor who directly employs operatives
- agree to our Terms and Conditions
- pay online on submission
- have your login details in hand - if your organisation has already applied for permits or licences such as road closures, skips etc. via our online systems, your organisation should already have an account, however, if your organisation does not have yet an account, please go to Create a company account page.
Apply
To start your application:
Skip permit
How long does the application process take?
It can take up to 5 working days to process an application for a skip permit.
Fees
The cost of the permit is £35 for the first week and £25 for subsequent week, payable by credit or debit card.
There is an additional £15 urgency surcharge (within 2 days) for urgent skip/structure applications. There is an additional £15 for retrospective licences.
Please note
- failure to obtain the necessary permissions may result in fines/enforcement action being taken against you
- if the time required needs to be extended then the request should be submitted in good time before any granted permission expires
- information supplied when you submit your application may be included in any Public Notices issued about the works and will appear on Worcestershire roadworks map
- if for any reason we need to check any information submitted we may need to contact you for clarification - please see the Council's Privacy Notice for further information about how we use your information
Before you start your application
For your application you will need to:
- provide the exact location and placement of the skip (carriageway, footway or verge)
- upload copies of your up to date Public Liability Insurance certificate and Waste Carriers Licence
- agree to our Terms and Conditions
- pay online on submission
- have your login details in hand - if your organisation has already applied for permits or licences such as road closures, skips etc. via our online systems, your organisation should already have an account, however, if your organisation does not have yet an account, please go to Create a company account page.
Apply
To start your application:
Welfare cabin licence
How long does the application process take?
Applications for permission should be submitted in good time - applications will be reviewed on typical working days (Mondays to Fridays)
Fees
The cost of the licence is £400 payable by credit or debit card.
Please note
- failure to obtain the necessary permissions may result in fines/enforcement action being taken against you
- if the time required needs to be extended then the request should be submitted in good time before any granted permission expires
- information supplied when you submit your application may be included in any Public Notices issued about the works and will appear on Worcestershire roadworks map
- if for any reason we need to check any information submitted we may need to contact you for clarification - please see the Council's Privacy Notice for further information about how we use your information
Before you start your application
For your application you will need to:
- provide a description of the works to be carried out and the location details
- upload copies of your up to date Public Liability Insurance certificate and possibly your Employee Liability Insurance if you are a contractor who directly employs operatives
- agree to our Terms and Conditions
- pay online on submission
- have your login details in hand - if your organisation has already applied for permits or licences such as road closures, skips etc. via our online systems, your organisation should already have an account, however, if your organisation does not have yet an account, please go to Create a company account page.
Apply
To start your application: