The Council has introduced a charging scheme for the issue of licences for the placing of skips on a highway as of the 1st April 2007; the charge is £15 per skip and applies for each 28 day period it remains in place. This action has become necessary to assist the Council in recovering the costs of carrying out this important highway safety related activity for the residents of Gateshead.
To position a skip on the Councils highway the person wishing to deposit it must apply to the council for permission (a highway includes a path, pavement or road).
Anyone depositing a builder’s skip on the highway should be aware of the following requirements:
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It is an offence to place a skip on the highway without the permission of the highways authority;
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The highway authority may grant permission (a licence) with or without conditions;
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The owner of a skip must ensure that it is guarded and that it is properly lit during hours of darkness
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The skip must be clearly and indelibly marked with the owner’s name and telephone number (or address), and comply with the detailed requirements of the 1984 Regulations;
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The skip must be removed as soon as practicable after it has been filled; and
Important Information
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All "Builder's" or "DIY" waste skips must be removed within two days of being filled;
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Waste Skips must not be placed so as to interfere with the collection of domestic and/or industrial waste by the Council and its Recycling Contractors. Skips must be removed to avoid clashing with "bin" collection days in narrow lanes and estate roads;
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"Builders" or "DIY" waste skips should be located as close to the edge of the carriageway, as possible. They must not obstruct the surface water drainage, any driveway or road junction, any fire hydrant or fire point, or any manhole cover of any Statutory Undertaker (Water, Main Drainage, Gas, Electric, Telephone, CATV, Cable TV, etc.).
The procedure for applying for a hoarding licence is for an application form to be completed (this can be downloaded from this web site) and sent to Building Control at the Council. The appropriate fee must accompany this unless as a regular applicant you have made arrangements with the Council to pay by monthly invoice. If you would like to take advantage of this system of payment please contact Building Control for assistance.
For advice as to whether or not a permit is required please contact Building Control.