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.

Our current charges and fees

These prices are valid until 31 March 2025

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

  • SC01 Seven day licence (renewable) £28

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

  • SC02 Seven day licence (renewable) £44

Band C Town Centres

  • SC03 Seven day licence (renewable) £74

Our current charges and fees

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

Apply for a Building Materials Highway licence

Contact

Email:

Telephone: 01204 336255

Address: Highways and Engineering
Third Floor
Paderborn House
Civic Centre
Bolton
BL1 1UA