Containers, materials, scaffolding, cabins and hoardings licences

You will need a licence to place a container, scaffolding, a cabin or building materials on the public highway, as well as erect hoardings on the public highway.

Extend or change a licence

You can extend your licence beyond the initial grant period or you can make a change to an existing licence.

Change or extend container, scaffolding, cabin, materials, or hoardings licence 

The process for extending an ‘occupy the road’ licence in Croydon changed on 8 June 2023. If your licence was issued before then, please re-apply below. You will be sent a link in the confirmation email to manage your licences and permits going forward, including paying for extensions.

If your licence was issued after 8 June 2023, please use the link in your confirmation email to pay for an extension. We will also email you a reminder before the permit is due to expire.

 

Re-apply for container, scaffolding, cabin, or hoardings licence:

Apply now

 

Re-apply for building materials licence:

Apply now

Renewal fees

There is a licence fee for each application you make.

Scaffolding, container or cabin licence

  • 4 weeks: £356 
  • Refundable bond deposit of £50 per square metre of enclosed highway also required

Hoarding licence

  • 4 weeks: £356 
  • Refundable bond deposit of £50 per square metre of enclosed highway also required

Material licence

  • Per day: £14 
  • 14 days: £191
  • Refundable bond deposit of £100 also required