Skip operators licence
Licence summary
- To put a builder's skip on a public road, you need a permit
from the local authority. 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.
- 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.
Eligibility criteria
No provision in legislation.
Regulation summary
A
summary of the regulations relating to this licence
Application evaluation process
Permission may be given subject to conditions which may relate
to the following:
- Siting the skip
- Skip dimensions
- Making skips visible to traffic
- Care and disposal of skip contents
- Lighting and guarding of skips
- Skip removal
Will tacit consent apply?
No. It is in the public interest that we must process your
application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from us
within a reasonable period, please contact us using the
contact details provided.
Apply for a licence
Telephone or email us to ask for an application form. You
should be able to apply for the following licences online
in early 2010:
Application to place a skip on a public road or highway.
Application to extend a skip permit.
Failed application redress
Please contact your us (Highways) in the first
instance.
Licence holder redress
Please contact your (Highways) in the first instance.
Consumer complaint
We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the
first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the
form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if
you are located in the UK, Consumer Direct will give
you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.
Trade associations
Builders Merchants Federation.
National Federation of
Builders.