In order to place a builders’ skip on the highway, the applicant must obtain a licence from Essex County Council. 

The applicant must hold public liability insurance to the value of £5 million and it must cover the term of the licence. A copy of the insurance certificate must be held on record with Essex County Council. 

Charges

Charges are made for the consideration of an application to place a builders’ skip on the highway. Charges apply irrespective of the outcome of the application.

 

 

Licences are valid for 14 calendar days.

 

Five working days from receipt is required to process a skip licence application.

If a skip needs to remain on the highway for a longer period of time, a further licence renewal application is required. Three working days from receipt is required to process an application for renewal. 

Applicants can apply online and pay via credit/debit card or download an application form and send it to:

Highways Office
Essex County Council
910 The Crescent
Colchester Business Park
Colchester
Essex
CO4 9QQ

Fax: 01206 838608
Email: highway.licences@essex.gov.uk

When applying by post/fax/email the applicant will be sent an invoice for any charges incurred on a monthly basis.

The applicant will still incur a charge if they cancel the application after submission.

 

If an application is received to deposit a skip in a location outside the remit of Essex County Council Highways Department, a charge will not be incurred for the consideration of the application.

Please note all charges are subject to an annual increase.