Quick Answer
If a scaffold sits on a public pavement, footpath or road, the local authority usually requires a permit. Permit requirements depend on location, access and local authority rules — we assess this on every job before work is agreed.
When a permit is usually needed
- Scaffold standards stand on a public footpath
- Scaffold sits over a public road or parking bay
- Scaffold encroaches over a public right of way
When it usually isn’t
- Scaffold is entirely within the property’s own boundary
- No public path / road is affected
This is general guidance — every job is assessed before work is agreed.