Making your application
To put a builder’s skip on a public road, the skip company will need a skip licence from the local authority.
A summary of the regulation relating to this licence is available on legislation.gov.uk.
Before applying please read our Placement of skips on A public highway: standard conditions (DOCX, 41.04 KB)
If you choose to complete your application online we advise you to ring your local area office to discuss requirements.
A check will either have to be made on our map based system, or a site visit may be required, to assess whether it is safe to place a skip in a particular location.
Permission may be given subject to conditions which may relate to the following:
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siting of the skip
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skip dimensions
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making skips visible to traffic
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care and disposal of skip contents
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lighting and guarding of skips
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skip removal
Applications from owners will be accepted provided that:
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the skip owner is clearly identified
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the owner indemnifies Warwickshire County Council
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Public liability insurance cover of not less than £5,000,000 is in place. We will request evidence of this.
The cost of the licence is £25. If the form is submitted with less than three days until it is intended to place the skip, there will be an additional charge of £10.
From 1 June 2019 this fee will increase to £61
The fees for all of the licences are non-refundable.
Alternatively you can also apply by post.
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Postal applications must be completed by the owner of the skip and returned to the appropriate area office.
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A cheque should be submitted with the application, unless your company has been approved for a monthly account.