If you wish to place a builder's skip on any part of the highway a licence is required from the council under Section 139 of the Highways Act 1980.
Skip Licences are only issued to the skip owner (supplier). 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.
Please note: it is not the householder or the builders' (contractor) responsibility to obtain the skip licence.
Applications for licences must be made on the previous working day prior to a skip being placed on site. A licence can be valid for any period between 1 day and 14 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, the skip owner will be responsible for any damage caused. In certain locations the skip owner will be required to supply a covered skip.
Skips placed on the highway should not contain:
- any inflammable, explosive or noxious material, or
- anything which is likely to cause nuisance to highway users.
Application Process
If you are a skip hire company wishing to apply for a Skip Licence you can either contact us using the telephone number on Contact Highways licensing or apply online.
- see 'Downloads' for an application form
Apply online
You should recieve you licence via email within 24 hours of your application.
Fees
The charge for a Skip Licence is currently £12.50
Will Tacit Consent Apply?
Yes. This means that you will be able to act as though your application is granted if you have not heard from the local authority within a reasonable time period of seven days
Failed Application Redress
If you application is refused for any reason please contact the council in the first instance.
Licence Holder Redress
Please contact Wakefield Council 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 (see 'Related Links'). From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre (see 'Related Links').
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