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Building materials licence

Building materials on the highwayWhere possible, all building materials should be stored on private land. If this is not possible, a licence is required to store materials on the public highway.

Examples of building materials:

  • Sand

  • Ballast

  • Cement

Waste products or rubbish are not permitted to be placed on the public highway under this licence. Please obtain a Skip Licence to store/dispose of your waste/rubbish responsibly.

Eligibility criteria:

There are no eligibility criteria and documentation is not required for this application.

Fees:

Fees will be applicable and conditions attached.

  • Returnable deposit £118.00

  • Non returnable licence fee £35.00 per month (or part of) renewable monthly

  • £57.00 Pre-site inspection

Applications:

To apply, please follow this link to our EU Service Directive page where you can apply online or by post.

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