Scrap metal dealers registration
Licence summary
To be a scrap metal dealer, you need to register with your local authority.
Eligibility criteria
A scrap metal dealer shall be classed as carrying on a business in the local authority area if any of the following apply:
- the dealer occupies a place as a scrap metal store in the area
- the dealer does not occupy a place as a scrap metal store but has a usual place of residence in the area
- the dealer does not occupy a place as a scrap metal store but occupies a place for business purposes
Regulation summary
Application evaluation process
Applicants must provide the following:
- their full name
- the address of the dealer, or in the case of a company, their
registered or principal office
the address of each place occupied as a scrap metal store, if any - if the business is carried on without a scrap metal store
- if the business is carried on without a scrap metal store but the applicant occupies a place for the purposes of business, and the address of such a place
- The registered dealer must notify the local authority of any changes to these details or if they cease to be a scrap metal dealer.
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 by the end of the target completion period
Target completion
You can expect to be contacted by the Licensing Team within 14 days of receipt of your application. We would normally expect to let you know our decision on your application within 30 days of receipt.
Apply online
- Apply for registration as a scrap metal dealer
- Tell us about a change to your existing registration as a scrap metal dealer
Contact details
Licensing Team
Cheshire West and Chester Council
The Forum
Chester
CH1 2HS
Tel: 01244 402646
Email: licensing2@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Failed application redress
Please contact Cheshire West and Chester Council in the first instance.
Licence holder redress
Please contact Cheshire West and Chester 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. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.