Scaffolding, building materials, skips, and cherry pickers

The scaffolding/hoarding company (you have) engaged to do the work / erect the structure will need to submit an application for a S169 licence to Wiltshire Council. With their application they must include:

• location details of where the scaffold and hoarding is required
• dates of when the scaffold and hoarding is required
• proof of public liability insurance to the value of £5 million
  Both the scaffolding/hoarding company, and the hirer working on the scaffold, must provide their proof of public liability insurance to the value of £5 million.

The licence is for a period of 28 days, but it is possible to apply for an extension

S169 Scaffold Application (PDF) [1MB] (opens new window)

This form can be completed and submitted electronically using Adobe Acrobat Reader DC (opens new window).

Every application is considered on an individual basis and site specific conditions may be applied to ensure public safety. The licence sets out the standards on such matters as lighting, signing, guarding, protection and maintenance of public passage.

It is the responsibility of the scaffolding/ hoarding company  to ensure that an extension is requested prior to the expiry of the current licence should the structure/materials be required for longer than 28 days. Any un-licensed structure on the highway is illegal and should an accident or incident occur involving it, you could be found liable in any resulting legal action.

One licence per site is required and the licence fee payable is as follows:

• for a licence where the advanced notice period is more than three working days £98
• for a licence where the advanced notice period is less than three working days £116

If scaffolding or hoarding needs to be placed within a marked parking bay, an application for a parking bay suspension needs to be submitted to parking@wiltshire.gov.uk (opens new window), in addition to applying for a S169 licence. The form explains the terms and conditions, and the fees that are payable to parking services. 

Parking bay suspension application (PDF) [782KB] (opens new window)

To place building material on a highway, an application for a S171 licence must be submitted to Wiltshire Council. This must include:

• location details of where the material will be placed
• how long the material will be on the highway - the arrival date, and the last date it will be on the highway 
• proof of public liability insurance to the value of £5 million

The licence is for a period of 28 days, but it is possible to apply for an extension

S171 Materials Application (PDF) [1MB] (opens new window)

This form can be completed and submitted electronically using Adobe Acrobat Reader DC (opens new window).

Every application is considered on an individual basis and site specific conditions may be applied to make sure of public safety. The licence sets out the standards on such matters as lighting, signing, guarding, and maintenance of public passage.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that an extension is requested prior to the expiry of the current licence should the materials be required on the highway for longer than 28 days. Any un-licensed materials on the highway is illegal and should an accident or incident occur involving it, you could be found liable in any resulting legal action.

One licence per site is required and the licence fee payable is as follows:

• for a licence where the advanced notice period is more than three working days £98
• for a licence where the advanced notice period is less than three working days £116

If materials need to be placed within a restricted parking area, an application for a parking bay suspension will need submitted to parking@wiltshire.gov.uk (opens new window) in addition to applying for a S171 licence. The form explains the terms and conditions and the fees that are payable to parking services. 

Parking bay suspension application (PDF) [782KB] (opens new window)

The skip company (you have) engaged will need to submit an application for a S139 licence to Wiltshire Council. With their application they must include:

• location details of where the skip will be placed
• how long the skip will be required  - arrival date, and date of removal
• proof of public liability insurance to the value of £5 million

The licence is for a period of 28 days, but it is possible to apply for an extension.

S139 Skip Application (PDF) [1MB] (opens new window)

This form can be completed and submitted electronically using Adobe Acrobat Reader DC (opens new window).

Every application is considered on an individual basis and site specific conditions may be applied to ensure public safety. The licence sets out the standards on such matters as lighting, signing guarding, and maintenance of public passage.

It is the responsibility of the skip company to ensure that an extension is requested prior to the expiry of the current licence should the structure/materials be required for longer than 28 days. Any un-licensed structure on the highway is illegal and should an accident or incident occur involving it, you could be found liable in any resulting legal action.

One licence per site is required and the licence fee payable is as follows:

• for a licence where the advanced notice period is more than three working days £98
• for a licence where the advanced notice period is less than three working days £116

If a skip needs to be placed within a marked parking bay, an application for a parking bay suspension (form available below) would need submitted to parking@wiltshire.gov.uk (opens new window) in addition to applying for a skip licence. The form details the terms and conditions and the fees that are payable to parking services.

To operate a cherry picker on the highway the company operating it must submit an application for a S172 licence to Wiltshire Council. With their application they must include:

• location details of where the cherry picker will operate
• the duration of operation - first date, and last date of operation
• proof of public liability insurance to the value of £5 million
  Both the owner of the cherry picker, and the hirer operating it, must provide their proof of public liability insurance to the value of £5 million.

The licence is for a period of 28 days, but it is possible to apply for an extension.

S172 Cherry Picker Application (PDF) [1MB] (opens new window)

This form can be completed and submitted electronically using Adobe Acrobat Reader DC (opens new window).

Every application is considered on an individual basis and site specific conditions may be applied to ensure public safety. The licence sets out the standards on such matters as lighting, signing guarding, and maintenance of public passage.

It is the responsibility of the cherry picker operator to ensure that an extension is requested prior to the expiry of the current licence should the structure/materials be required for longer than 28 days. Any un-licensed cherry picker operating on the highway is illegal and should an accident or incident occur involving it, you could be found liable in any resulting legal action.

One licence per site is required and the licence fee payable is as follows:

• for a licence where the advanced notice period is more than three working days £98
• for a licence where the advanced notice period is less than three working days £116