When You Really Need a Skip Permit (And When You Don’t)
After helping thousands of customers with skip hire, we’ve learned that permit confusion causes more headaches.
Skip permits are set by local councils and typically cover 7 to 28 days. From the local councils, our experts verified for this report, fees range from about £50 per week to £140 for 28 days, with processing time takes 3 to 5 working days. Some boroughs require additional parking suspensions if a bay or yellow line is used, which can add materially to the total cost. We can arrange the permit for most areas during checkout.
Here’s the straightforward advice we give all our clients:
Public highways/roads (any council-maintained roadway)
Pavements/footpaths (including partial pavement placements)
Grass verges (council-owned land beside roads)
Parking bays (suspended or dedicated skip spaces)
Private driveways (fully on your property)
Gardens/backyards (with vehicle access)
Construction sites (fully private land with no public access)
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Council
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Fee
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Period
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Processing notes
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£37
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7 days
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Renewals £37/week; RORO £142 first week.
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£44 (7 days) / £81 (28 days)
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7 or 28 days
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Requires 3 days’ notice.
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£48
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14 days
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2 working days to process; new application for extensions.
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£87
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1 month
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Parking suspension/dispensation may be extra.
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£134
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up to 28 days
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Issued within ~2 working days when complete.
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£70
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14 days
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Standard conditions apply.
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£41–£43 per week
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7 days
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County fee schedule; some districts handle permits directly.
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Last checked: Aug 2025. Councils can change fees without notice.
Some councils only accept applications from registered skip companies. If you book an on-road placement with us, we’ll apply where permitted.
Pro tip: Apply at least 5 working days in advance. Some councils charge late-notice or fast-track fees.
Pro tip from our team: Always book your skip at least 5 working days before you need it. Last summer, we had a customer in Bristol who needed their skip on a Monday but only called us on Friday afternoon – we managed to get emergency approval, but it cost them an extra £40 in fast-track fees.
✔ No council hassle ✔ No application errors ✔ Full compliance ✔ No hidden fees
Need a skip with permit included? 0800 260 5989 or book online.
We'll help choose the best spot that meets council rules and minimizes disruption.
Same-day submission to the council with all required documents.
Receive email/SMS updates, including approval and permit details.
Our team delivers your skip with all required safety markings and lighting.
No. Permits are for the public highway. Private land doesn’t usually need one.
Common windows are 7, 14, or 28 days. Extensions are council-dependent and may incur a fee.
Yes—choose “On the road” during checkout and we’ll arrange it where the council allows operators to apply.
Some councils (especially in London) require a separate bay suspension or dispensation. That’s in addition to the skip permit.
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