Skip Hire Permits: Everything you need to know
Having decided you need to hire a skip, it’s important to consider where the skip is going to be placed upon delivery. If you are unsure of where you can or cannot place the skip then don’t worry, this guide will take you through the process step by step leaving you safe in the knowledge that everything is in the correct location prior to taking delivery.
Like a car parking permit, a council skip permit or skip licence is simply a licence that permits a skip to be placed in a certain location, for a given amount of time.
When do you need a Skip Hire Permit?
If your skip is going to be placed on private land or property that you own, such as a driveway, yard, or field, you don’t need to worry about a skip permit as one will not be required.
However, if the skip is going to be placed in a public area or land that doesn’t belong to you, such as on a road, pavement, verge, highways land or a public parking space, then a skip permit will be required but we can take care of that for you. We are unable to deliver on any grass verges, kerbs, or pathways.
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When ordering your skip permit there are a few guidelines and key things to be aware of to ensure that everything goes smoothly from delivery to collection.
- The skip cannot be placed on a double or single yellow line.
- The skip cannot be placed near a junction.
- The skip cannot be placed near a bus stop.
- The skip must be placed in front of the given property.
- The skip must be the only skip placed on the road, if there is another skip on the same road then delivery will not be possible.
- All permit charges are non-refundable once they have been applied for, this includes if the permit is refused by the council.
- When ordering, you (the customer) must state the permit start and end date.
Skip Hire Permits: Key Things to Consider
We will guide you through the skip permit process at the time of placing the order, so there’s no need to worry. However, here are some key things to be aware of before beginning the process of requesting your skip hire permit.
Upon delivery of the skip, we will provide safety measures to ensure the skip is visible to road users.
The skip will also come equipped with lights and chevrons to further improve its visibility.
All of the required safety features listed will be provided by us and these must not be repositioned or tampered with.
If the safety features are moved away from the skip, then you will be liable for any fines issued by the council.
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We will be able to arrange your skip permit for you at the point of ordering your skip hire.
We will simply ask you a few questions about where the skip is going to be placed and take care of the rest!
Skip permits are granted from your local Council, all of whom have different criteria for admission.
The length of time for which it can take to gain a Skip Permit can differ from one local authority to another, so it’s important to factor this in to prevent any delays with your Skip Hire.
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The price of your skip permit will depend on location and duration. Local councils determine the price of their permits and unfortunately, these prices cannot be changed.
Typically, the closer you are to a city, the more expensive the skip permit will be.
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In general, Skip permits remain for 7 days as standard but this can differ between local authorities.
However, it is possible to extend them where you have a Skip on public land for a longer period, but this could come at an additional cost.
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If the skip is going to be placed in an area where parking permits are required, then there is an additional step to the process which needs to be taken care of.
At the time of ordering the skip permit, there will be additional charges if a parking bay suspension is required which again, we can arrange for you.
Note: If you own a parking permit and want the skip to be positioned within the same area, a skip permit will still be required in addition to the existing road permit.
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