Hoarding or fencing permit
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
Please give a minimum of seven working days notice. For low risk sites we need a minimum of three working days notice.
Alternatively, download a hoarding or fencing application form (PDF , 78KB)
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, 92KB)
Contact us
For more information please email: streetworks.central@cumbria.gov.uk.