General info based on our experience. For your specific site, always check with the council and CDM coordinator.
1. Hoarding Planning Permission
Most London hoardings require hoarding licences from the relevant borough:
- Hoarding must be at least 2.4m tall
- Banners attached must be approved
- Content must be "neat and tidy"
- Driver-distracting content refused
2. Safety Signage (CDM 2015)
Sites must display:
- Site safety sign PPE, no unauthorised entry
- Principal Contractor details (F10)
- CDM coordinator contact
- Emergency contact numbers
3. Pavement Licence
A-frame signs need a pavement licence. Without one: £100–£500 fine.
4. Scaffold Wrap
- Must use mesh banners
- Must not obscure safety signage
- Requires approval from building owner + council
5. Content Restrictions
Councils refuse:
- Political content
- Distracting imagery
- Unrelated advertising
- Certain imagery near schools
Typical Banner Specs
- Material: Mesh for scaffolding, PVC 510 GSM for hoarding
- Sizes: 5ft × 3ft standard panels; 5ft × 5ft for large scaffold
- Life: Match project duration 18 month project = mesh
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