Skip operator licence
Licence summary
If you operate a skip hire business or own skips, you need a permit from the local authority to put a builder's skip on a public road. The authority registers operators who wish to hire out skips to the building trade or the public that may be placed on the public road.
Eligibility criteria
No provision in legislation
Regulation summary
Application evaluation process
The operator will need to carry adequate public liability insurance and be a registered waste carrier.
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
OR
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.
Target completion
You can expect us to let you know our decision on your application within 30 days of receipt.
Apply online
- Apply for a licence to place a skip in the road
- Extend or renew your existing licence to place a skip in the road
Contact details
Highways
Phoenix House
Clough road
Winsford
CW7 4BD
Tel 01244 976288
Email: engvr@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, Citizens Advice Consumer Service will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.