Hoarding and scaffolding

The Highways Act 1980 – Section 169 – Control of Scaffolding and Hoarding on the adopted highway

Any scaffolding or hoarding which encroaches or projects over the highway will require a formal scaffolding/hoarding permit.

Please note any scaffolding or hoarding that is erected without a permit is in breach of the Highways Act 1980 and shall be removed immediately.

Salford City Council reserves the right to remove any scaffolding/hoarding found to be placed without a permit and charge all costs associated with both the removal and storage of the offending scaffolding/hoarding prior to returning it to the owner.

Furthermore, you must hold a public liability insurance for a minimum of £5 million as you'll be responsible for any third-party claims that may arise.

Please be advised, permits are issued directly to the scaffolding/hoarding company on site.

Current fees

Annual registration fee for scaffolding (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027): £207.60

• Scaffolding companies who are registered with the council:
  • Residential permit - £6.20 per square metre, per 28 days (minimum fee charged £62)
  • Commercial permit - £7 per square metre, per 28 days (minimum fee charged £70)
• Scaffolding companies who are NOT registered with the council:
  • Residential permit - £8.80 per square metre, per 28 days (minimum fee charged £88)
  • Commercial permit - £9.50 per square metre, per 28 days (minimum fee charged £95)

Annual registration fee for hoarding (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027): £259.50

• Hoarding companies who are registered with the council: £207.60 per individual named highway, per 28 days
• Hoarding companies who are NOT registered with the council: £259.50 per individual named highway, per 28 days

Payment for all licences and permits

Please note that payment will need to be paid in advance of any application being approved and proof of remittance provided.

Please ensure you plan your works correctly, giving a minimum of two weeks’ notice to ensure payment can be processed in full.

Register your Scaffolding and Hoarding company

Please contact scaffoldinglicences@salford.gov.uk or hoardinglicences@salford.gov.uk for all application forms.

All applications must be accompanied with a copy of your Public Liability Insurance (£5 million per any one occurrence).

Please send your completed new customer form, return slip and a copy of your Public Liability Insurance to licensingenquiries@salford.gov.uk 

Registered Scaffolding and Hoarding Operator list:

• Adapt Civils
• Allied Access Scaffolding
• Bate Scaffolding
• Beluga Group
• City Build
• Connolly Scaffolding
• DMC Scaffolding Services
• Eric Wright Construction Ltd
• Greenwood Scaffolding
• Heaton Group Developments Ltd
• IBN Scaffolding
• Kier Integrated Services
• Longworth Building Services
• Renaker Build
• Sheridan Skips
• Vistry Group

Contact details

For help and advice, please email scaffoldinglicences@salford.gov.uk or hoardinglicences@salford.gov.uk and we will respond to your request as quickly as possible.

This page was last updated on 1 April 2026