If you intend placing a builder's skip, or erecting a scaffold or hoarding on the highway, then a license is required. These licenses are often referred to a 'skip permit' or 'scaffold / hoarding permit'.
The need to obtain a license to place a builder's skip on the highway is contained under Section 139 of the Highways Act 1980. The need to obtain a license to place a scaffold or hoarding on the highway is contained under Section 169 of the Highways Act 1980.
You do not need a license from the council in order to place a skip, scaffold or hoarding on private property.
The skip hire operator / scaffolding company should apply to the council for the necessary license.
This is for the reason that applicants are required to carry Public Liability Insurance to the value of £5 million per claim.
We strongly recommend you check out the credentials of the company you are using before hiring a skip or arranging for a scaffold / hoarding to be placed on the highway. Enforcement action may be taken by the council in respect of illegal obstructions of the highway.
The Council will raise a monthly invoice to the applicant covering the charges for all permits processed on the applicant's behalf during that period.
The consideration of an application for permission to deposit a skip on any highway for the period specified (but not backdated) and for not more than 28 consecutive days. Application to be received in advance of the skip being deposited.
The consideration of an unauthorised deposit of a skip on the highway, including the handling of a late application for permission for the period specified (but not backdated) and for not more than 28 consecutive days.
The consideration of a licence to erect or retain on or over the highway any scaffolding or hoarding. Licence for the period specified (but not backdated).
A public register is kept which can be viewed by contacting the address below and arranging a convenient time.