What Central Coast Council charges when roof scaffolding has to stand on the footpath

What the Council says

Council says the erection of temporary hoarding, scaffolding, fencing or overhead structures on public land may be required to separate and protect persons and property from building construction, building maintenance or other construction activities.

It also says structures located on public land or over a public road, even temporary structures, must have approval from the relevant council or Roads and Maritime Services.

What it costs

The 2026-27 Fees and Charges list a Type A structure at a A$613.00 base rate plus A$24 per linear metre per month or part thereof, and a Type B structure at A$923.00 plus A$93.50 per linear metre per month or part thereof. Both exclude GST.

A formal application must be submitted to Council with the Application for Hoarding and Scaffolding form and the fees paid. A straightforward application is usually processed within 14 days.

Why a roof owner cares

Scaffolding is one of the fall-prevention devices SafeWork NSW lists for roof work, and perimeter guardrails are the best control over a roof edge. Where the scaffold has to stand on the footpath instead of the owner's own land, Council's approval and fee are added to the job.

What to ask the provider

Ask whether the quote assumes scaffolding on public land, and who applies to Council and pays the fee. A job where the scaffold stands wholly on private land does not carry this fee.

What could change

Fees are set each financial year. This site records the day the pages were read, 27 September 2026. Read Council's current pages before you rely on any figure here.