Hoardings ~ under the Highways Act 1980 a close boarded fence
hoarding must be erected prior to the commencement of building
operations if such operations are adjacent to a public footpath or
highway. The hoarding needs to be adequately constructed to
provide protection for the public, resist impact damage, resist
anticipated wind pressures and adequately lit at night. Before a
hoarding can be erected a licence or permit must be obtained from
the local authority who will usually require 10 to 20 days notice.
The licence will set out the minimum local authority requirements
for hoardings and define the time limit period of the licence.Hoardings