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To place a skip on the highway without first applying for and being granted a license is an offence under The Highways Act and may result in a prosecution.
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.
Note: It is not the householder or the builders' (contractor) responsibility to obtain the highway permit.
If you wish to place a builder's skip on any part of the highway a license is required from this Authority.
A license can be valid for any period between 1 day and 28 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 owner of the skip will be liable for the costs of rectifying any damage caused to the highway.
Skips placed on the highway will comply with the requirements of Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual. Failure to comply with Chapter 8 or any licence condition may lead to the Highway Authority charging a fee for a site inspection and employing the Authority’s contractor to rectify any deficient sites. If this authority's contractors are called out to lamp a skip or make it safe, a charge will follow.
Skips placed on the highway shall not contain any inflammable, explosive or noxious material, or anything which is likely to cause nuisance to highway users.
Contents of the skip shall be kept "damped-down", or covered to prevent dust or spillage on the highway. The skip must not be overloaded and must be removed when full.
Application Notice Period
3 types of application can be applied for:
- Major Works, where a licence period of between 10 and 28 days is required. These applications must be made 3 months in advance of the start date. Renewals of Major Works licences must be applied for, giving 10 days notice and will be for a maximum of 28 days.
- Standard Works, for a maximum licence period of 10 days. Applications or renewals made with less than 10 days notice will attract enhanced charges.
- Emergency Works, for a maximum licence period of 10 days but enhanced charges will apply.
Fees
The cost will vary subject to notice given and if a site visit is required. The charges are revised each year and will be posted here:
From 1 April 2012
- £39.00 - Over 10 days notice given*
- £78.00 - 10 days or less notice given*
- £78.00 - Site visit required
- £20 per licence per parking space occupied. where the licence occupies on street Pay and Display parking spaces during chargeable times.
Terms and conditions of the application are provided on the application form.
* Fees apply to applications for new licenses or renewals.
Licence Duration
- Major Works – 28 days
- Standard / Emergency Works – 10 days
Failed Application/Licence Holder Redress
Please contact Torbay Council in the first instance. If you wish to appeal against a decision you may do so to the local Magistrates' court.
Cancelled Licenses
Where the applicant withdraws a licence application, fees will still be payable if Torbay Council has completed the administration of the application.
Contact Highways
- Tel: 01803 207720
- Email: highways@torbay.gov.uk
- Fax: 01803 207670
