SKIPS

[mully]

Do you need permission off the council to put a skip outside your property when renovating ?

[piggie]

my dad had to get a permit from the council for his skip. you would have to phone your local council to check.

[Oneeyedvic]

Second that - if it is on public property you will probably need a licence/permit. If it is on your own land then no.

[Lindy Loo]

Yes. You'll need to get a permit from your local Council. They'll charge a small fee for the skip to be on the road. Some hire companies will do this on you're behalf, so it's worth asking them. If your having a company to do the work, the hire of a skip and permit is often included in the estimate. Ask the company to be on the safe side. A licence is not normally necessary if skips are placed on private land ie; your drive, front garden, but check it out with the council just in case they do require one.

[Lindy Loo]

Ps meant to say good luck with the forthcoming works!!

[slimjim]

And don't forget about lighting at night-time. Think you have to have some sort of light on outside edge if it's on a road.

[cheyenne]

well,i never new you needed permission for a skip.we had one last summer oops.

[sddsddean]

Regarding lighting, its your responsibility to ensure it is lit, but it is the skip hire companys duty to supply the light(s), so make sure you tell them you want it lit; they should provide them free of charge.