Skip licences

MyNorfolk account update

We have recently made changes to improve the MyNorfolk account. If you haven't signed in for a while, you'll be invited to update your account to submit certain requests. You can still use the same email address and password to sign in, but you will need to provide some contact information again.

You won't be able to see requests you made before 13 May 2024, but you'll still get email updates on these requests. We have also reduced the range of services we offer in the account temporarily. We're sorry for this inconvenience.

You need a licence to place a skip on a public highway (verge, path or road). You need to complete an application every time a skip is placed. This is a statutory requirement as specified in Section 139 of the Highways Act 1980.

We will ask companies that place a skip on the highway without a licence to remove the structure or apply for a licence immediately. We may also notify the police.

A licence is not required if the skip is to be placed on private property.

Minimum public liability insurance cover required for this application is £5m.

Fees

You will need to pay a fee to place a skip on a public highway. Visit Highways services fees and charges to find out more.

Before you begin your application

You will be asked to upload copies of:

Public liability insurance policy
Waste carrier's certificate
A drawing or picture to show the proposed position of the skip

Skip licence terms and conditions (PDF) [518KB]

Apply for a skip licence

For information on safety at street and road works go to the GOV.UK website. (opens new window)