Skip providers can use this service to apply and pay for a licence. The cost of the licence is £65.
The application form should take about ??? minutes to complete.
Before you start
Ensure you have read the skip licence conditions and taken note of all the information required (provided below) in order to submit a successful application.
We will need to know how long your skip will be in place. You will need to provide a start and end date – but if you don’t know the end date, the maximum licence duration is 28 days. If the skip is removed early you must tell us.
We’ll also need to know the dimensions of the skip.
Location
Please make sure you have established that the location of your site is on land maintained by Devon County Council. Any application submitted for land not maintained by us will be non-refundable unless cancelled within our one-hour cancellation policy (see below).
In relation to the site location, we will need to know the:
- site address
- width of the road at the location
- type of traffic management that will be used (if applicable)
- details of any restrictions or additional considerations on the street (for example, waiting and loading restrictions, permanent traffic signals or roadworks)
You will need to provide a site location diagram. You can take a look at examples of acceptable and unacceptable site location plans.
Payment
If you do not have an account with us, you will need credit or debit card details in order to use this service as full payment is required at the time of application. If you do have an account you will need to provide your account number.
What happens next?
How long, confirmation, email, phone etc.
Amendments and cancellations
If an application or licence needs amending, for example, if the dimensions need to be altered or your work dates have changed, you will need to notify us on 01392 382900 or by email to skipsscaffolds@devon.gov.uk. We can only accept amendments from the contractor who has applied for the licence.
If you need to cancel a licence, please call us on 01392 382900 or email skipsscaffolds@devon.gov.uk, quoting the licence number or the location of the work (or both).
Please note that you will only be refunded your licence fee if you cancel the application within one working hour of submission. After this period, you will be charged the full fee. We can only accept cancellations from the contractor who has applied for the licence.