Skip/materials permit

About skip/materials permits

Skip licences: see also

Summary of requirements

To put a builder's skip/materials on a public road, you need a skip/materials permit from Wandsworth Council.

Deadlines for applications

Initial applications

All initial applications must be submitted a minimum of five clear working days before the licence is due to commence. Please note: the day of submission is not included.

Renewals

Applications to renew an existing licence may be made by phone or online, giving at least three clear working days notice prior to the expiry of the existing licence. Failure to do so will result in a new application needing to be submitted.

Please provide all information required as the application form will be returned if incomplete.

Site inspections

Before depositing materials on the public highway the licensee must contact the enforcement officer on 020 8871 6711 to arrange a site inspection.

Red Routes/Transport for London Road Network (TLRN)

For skip/materials on a Red Route/TLRN, please contact Transport for London (TFL) on 0207 536 3626.

Payment

Applicants must include the appropriate charge with any application; alternatively credit card payments can be made by telephone on 020 8871 8871 (option 4 then 1). (Please do not send cash in the post.)

Please note licences are not transferrable and remain the responsibility of the applicant.

No refund of licence fee if application is cancelled or dates altered due to no fault of the council.

For all other enquiries please call the Parking Helpline on 020 8871 8871 (option 4 then 1).

Eligibility criteria

No provision in legislation.

Application evaluation process

Permission may be given subject to conditions which may relate to the following:

siting the skip
skip dimensions
making skips visible to traffic
safe materials are deposited
lighting and guarding of skips
skip removal

The Council reserves the right to refuse applications where it deems the location unsuitable.

Will tacit consent apply?

No. It is in the public interest that we must process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from Wandsworth Council within a reasonable period, please contact us. You can do this online if you applied through the UK Welcomes service or use the contact details below.

What can I do if my application is refused?

In the first instance, please contact:

Client Support Team
Department od Environment & Community Services
London Borough of Wandsworth
Frogmore Complex
Dormay Street
London SW18 1EY

What if I am not happy with a condition imposed?

Please contact Wandsworth Council at the address above in the first instance.

What if I have a query about my permit?

Please contact Wandsworth Council at the address above.

European services directive

If you think that the council has not complied with the European services directive by imposing requirements or conditions in respect of your application that are discriminatory, unfair or disproportionate, please contact:

UK SOLVIT Centre
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
1 Victoria Street
London SW1H 0ET

Email: solvit@bis.gsi.gov.uk

Consumer complaints about skips

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 , Consumer Direct will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.

Alternatively, you can contact the Council's Trading Standards Section:

Trading Standards Section
Environmental Services Department of Environment & Community Services
Wandsworth Council
PO Box 47095
London SW18 9AQ

Email: Tradingstandards@wandsworth.gov.uk

Other complaints

If you want to make other types of complaints about a skip, such as noise or pollution, please contact:

Environmental Services
Department of Environment & Community Services
Wandsworth Council
PO Box 47095
London SW18 9AQ

Trade associations and other sources of information

Health and safety

Before setting up any business in the UK, you must ensure that it will comply with the relevant health and safety regulations. Please see the links below for further information: