Licence - Skip operator
To place a skip on the highway without first applying for and being
granted a licence is an offence under The Highways Act and may
result in a prosecution.
The skip owner (supplier) has the responsibility to ensure that
skips are positioned on the highway in such a way that they do not
cause an obstruction to other road users. The supplier is
responsible for ensuring that all appropriate regulations are
adhered to.
Note: It is not the householder or the
builders' (contractor) responsibility to obtain the highway
permit.
If you wish to place a builder's skip on any part of the highway
a licence is required from this Authority.
A licence can be valid for any period between 1 day and 28 days.
For longer periods additional applications should be made. Only one
skip will be allowed on site at any one time except in exceptional
circumstances.
Whenever possible, skips should be placed on the carriageway. If
permission is granted to place skips on a footway or grass verge, a
deposit may be payable to cover any damage which may be
caused.
Skips placed on the carriageway require at least four
traffic cones on the approach side to guide traffic past the
skip.
During the hours of darkness, in poor daytime visibility and bad
weather, road danger lamps (flashing amber) must be placed against
or attached to each corner of the skip. If sited on the
carriageway, a lamp should be placed between each cone.
Skips placed on the highway must not contain
any inflammable, explosive or noxious material, or anything which
is likely to cause nuisance to highway users.
Contents of the skip must be kept "damped-down", or covered to
prevent dust or spillage on the highway. The skip must not be
overloaded and must be removed when full.