How Skip Permits Work in Enfield
If you want to place a skip on a public road or highway in Enfield, you must obtain a skip licence/permit from the council.
If the skip is placed entirely on private land (driveway/garden/site) you do not need the licence (though some council permission may still be needed if using your own property).
Below are the full process and key rules.
Hire a Enfield Skip
1. Who Applies for the Permit?
- The skip company must first register with Enfield Council before placing skips on any road. Registration requires documentation (waste-carrier licence, goods vehicle operator’s licence, public liability insurance etc).
- After registration, the skip company applies for a site-specific licence for the skip placement.
2. How Long Does a Permit Last?
- Standard licence is valid for 14 days unless extended.
- An extension (another 14 days) is possible, same fee.
3. How Much Does the Permit Cost?
- For Enfield:
- 14-day initial licence: £132.78.
- 14-day extension: + £132.78.
All prices exclude VAT
4. Where Can You Put the Skip?
- On the public highway/roadway → licence required.
- On private land → licence not required unless specific conditions apply.
- The skip company must ensure skip is lit at night and safe.
5. Safety Requirements
- Skips placed on road/pavement must have lighting (lamps on each corner) from half-an-hour after sunset until sunrise.
- Skip companies may be charged extra if the skip is unlit at night.
6. Permit Enforcement
- Unlicensed skip placement is a criminal offence in Enfield, subject to fines up to £1,000.
- The skip company and site may be liable for enforcement if they fail to comply.
7. How Long Does Approval Take?
- Enfield indicates same-day licence is possible unless a site visit is needed.
- It’s best to apply well in advance (allow several working days) especially if there are complex conditions.
8. How the Process Usually Works for You
- Book a skip with a licensed/registered skip-hire company in Enfield.
- Inform them the skip will be placed on the public road/highway (if applicable).
- Operator:
- Registers with Enfield Council (if not already)
- Applies for the 14-day licence
- Ensures lighting/marking requirements satisfied
- Once licence granted, skip delivered.
- You fill the skip responsibly.
- Skip collected before licence expires (or extension applied).