Skip Permits
You need permission from us if you want to place a skip on any part of the highway. A highway includes not only the road but also footways and verges.
Permission is valid for up to one month. After a month you will need to apply for permission again.
Are there any rules?
- We will not give permission if the skip will cause an obstruction
- Skips must not block pedestrian crossing points including those where the pavement has been lowered to allow wheelchair/pram access
For further information please refer to Terms and Conditions
Cost
It costs £22.00 to get permission. Make cheques payable to 'City of York Council'.
Applying for permission
It is the skip hire company that must apply to us for a licence before they put your skip on the highway. Any skip found on the highway without permission will be given a retrospective licence for one week at a cost of £32 as long as the terms and conditions of placement have been adhered to.
Skip Hire Application Forms
If you are a skip hire company you will need to be registered with us before you can apply to place a skip on the highway.
You can download a registration form and an application form - these should be completed and returned to the contact address shown. You should apply for your licence at least two working days before it is required. If a skip is required urgently please contact us by telephone before placing your application.
Skip and highway licences
Contact
Highway Licensing Officer
Network Management
9 St Leonards Place, York YO1 7ET
tel: (01904) 551418
fax: (01904) 551412
email:
highway.liaison
@york.gov.uk
