You will need a licence to place and store building materials on a public highway.

The application must be submitted and approved before the placement of the materials.

Whenever possible, you should put all building materials on private land. If you do this, you generally will not need a licence.

Charges and fees

Band A Non traffic-sensitive roads, i.e. side streets or roads, cul-de-sacs etc

Band B Traffic sensitive roads, i.e. main roads, side roads with traffic regulation orders in place

Band C Town Centres

Further Information

Please see our Code of Practice for the depositing of skips on a public highway.

If you need any more information or advice, or help in completing your application, please contact us