To put a builder's skip on a public road, you need a permit from the local authority. However it is normally the skip provider who applies for the permit.

No provision in legislation

A summary of the regulation relating to this licence

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

No. It is in the public interest that the authority must process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from the local authority within a reasonable period, please contact it. You can do this online if you applied through the UK Welcomes service or use the contact details below.

Apply for a permit to place a skip on a public road or highway

Extend or renew your existing skip permit

Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance.

Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance.

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.

E.g. about noise, pollution, etc. Also should one licence holder complain about another.

Builders Merchants Federation (BMF)

National Specialist Contractors Council (NSCC)

National Federation of Demolition Contractors (NFDC)

National Federation of Builders (NFB)