Temporary Access Planning

Planning safe, practical temporary access

Every scaffold enquiry begins with access planning — reviewing the property, the site, and the project before an arrangement is confirmed.

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Access planning

What temporary access planning covers

Temporary access planning covers a consistent set of considerations across residential, commercial, and contractor-led projects.

01
Access requirements
How the site can be reached and where scaffold access can be positioned.
02
Property type
Whether the project is residential, commercial, or contractor-led, and how that shapes access.
03
Project duration
How long access will be required, to support scheduling and removal planning.
04
Ground conditions
The surface and stability of the area where scaffold will be based.
05
Loading considerations
Expected loading on the scaffold structure during the project.
06
Dimensions / height
The height, storeys, and footprint involved in the proposed access.
07
Public pavements / roads
Whether the proposed scaffold line runs alongside public footpaths or roads.
08
Permits & third-party permissions
Whether permits or third-party permissions may apply, depending on location and scope.
09
Alterations
Whether the scaffold arrangement may need adjusting as work progresses.
10
Inspection / handover
Inspection and handover requirements where applicable to the arrangement.
11
Removal / strike planning
Planning for scaffold removal once the project is complete.

Permits & public access

Permits, pavements, and third-party permissions

Depending on location and project scope, additional permissions may apply to the proposed scaffold arrangement.

Permits, public access considerations, pavement licences, highways requirements, and third-party permissions may be required depending on location and project scope.

Specialist temporary works, structural, highways, legal, or regulatory advice should be obtained where required.