Placing a skip on the highway without first applying for, and being granted a licence is an offence under The Highways Act and may result in prosecution.
The skip owner (supplier) is responsible for ensuring 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 also responsible for making sure all appropriate regulations are followed.
Note: It is the householder or builder's (contractor) responsibility
to obtain a highway permit.
Before applying you are strongly advised to to read our Guidelines
for placing a builder's skip on the highway.
Charges for placing a skip on the highway from 5 April 2011:
| Time |
Cost |
| Up to 7 days |
£21 |
| Up to 14 days |
£31 |
| Up to 28 days |
£62 |
| Up to 7 days renewal |
£21 |
| Up to 14 days renewal |
£31 |
| Up to 28 days renewal |
£62 |
To apply please use our online skip permit application form. Alternatively you can download and complete the application form:
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If you have any questions please telephone us on 01724 297000 or email: highway.maintenance@northlincs.gov.uk.
You can also write to us at:
Better Routes
Infrastructure Services
Brigg Road
Scunthorpe
DN16 1AX
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