Street hoarding licence

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Please note - due to unexpected staff shortages, applications may take longer to process. Applications will be processed as quickly as possible. Please allow an extra 3-5 working days on top of our current application times and avoid sending multiple email chases as this will cause longer delays.

What is a Street hoarding licence?

  • To place a hoarding on a public highway in Harrow, you will need a licence issued by London Borough of Harrow. A hoarding is a temporary fence enclosing a construction site. They can usually be seen around sites advertising new building developments.

Applying for a Street hoarding licence

To apply for a Street hoarding licence you need to:

We are currently updating the application form. It is temporarily unavailable. For urgent enquiries, please email nrswa@harrow.gov.uk

What happens next?

We will contact you about how you can complete your payment once we receive your application.

After you submit your application we will check that your requested hoardings do not:

  • represent a danger to the highway user
  • cause unnecessary obstruction to the free flow of traffic (vehicular and pedestrian)
  • conflict with other planned works or events.

Street hoarding licence fees

First month Administration fees
Up to 15 metres £254.60
More than 15 metres £315.20
Following months Administration fees
Up to 15 metres £201.50
More than 15 metres £254.60
Administration fees

Refundable deposit based on

the area covered.

Up to 15 metres = £695.20

More than 15 metres = £1,390.40

The fee for a site meeting with the Highways officer: £122.40.

Terms and conditions

View the Street hoarding licence terms and conditions