How Skip Permits Work in Kingston upon Thames
If you wish to place a skip on a public highway in Kingston upon Thames, a licence is required. No licence is needed for private land.
Below are the details.
Hire a Kingston upon Thames Skip
1. Who Applies for the Permit?
- The licence is issued to skip hire companies only.
- As the customer you must ensure a registered operator applies and you have the licence before placement.
2. How Long Does a Permit Last?
- Standard licence: 28 days (one month).
- Renewals allowed for the same period.
3. How Much Does the Permit Cost?
Although prices may vary, Kingston Upon Thames’s fees generally include:
- A fixed fee per permit
- Extra charges if:
- You need an extension
- You want to place the skip in a controlled parking zone (CPZ)
- Special traffic management is needed
Skip companies usually include these costs in your overall hire fee.
All prices exclude VAT
4. Where Can You Put the Skip?
- On public highway → licence required.
- On private property → no licence needed.
- Restriction: skip must comply with licence conditions: cannot block drainage, manholes, must have lights/cones etc.
5. Safety Requirements
Skip must be no longer than 5 m and no wider than 2 m; must be lit at night; placed safely beside carriageway.
6. Permit Enforcement
- No skip should go on the public highway without a valid licence. Non-compliance could lead to removal/enforcement.
7. How Long Does Approval Take?
Licence application should allow at least 3 working days. (The registration form notes a 3-working-day minimum)
8. Process Summary
- Book skip with registered operator.
- Operator applies for 28-day licence (£149.01).
- On approval, skip delivered.
- Fill skip under licence terms.
- Collect before licence ends / renew if needed.