Skip, scaffolding and hoarding permits

You must apply for a hoarding or fencing permit if you intend to:

• erect or take down a building in a street
• alter or repair the outside of a building in a street

This permit allows you to erect a close boarded hoarding or fence. Permits are normally only issued to the company installing the hoarding or fencing.

Apply for a hoarding or fencing permit  

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How much notice to give

Please give a minimum of 7 working days notice. For low risk sites we need a minimum of 3 working days notice. 

Other information you need to provide

You also must provide:

• a sketch showing the width of the pavement or grass verge 
• a copy of your public liability insurance documents, showing you have a minimum of £5 million of cover

Application fee

Hoarding and fencing permit fees are available on the licence and permit fee page.

Permit standard conditions

Download the full conditions of your hoarding or fencing permit (PDF, 101KB)

Contact us

For more information please email centrals@cumbria.gov.uk.