Rules and permits
How to get a skip permit in Hertfordshire
Sources and practical booking checks listed below.
In short
- Check permission before placing a skip on a public road.
- Hertfordshire County Council provides the main application guidance.
- That guidance directs Broxbourne applications to Broxbourne Borough Council.
Which authority should I use?
Use Hertfordshire County Council’s skip-licensing guidance. It specifically directs applications in Broxbourne to Broxbourne Borough Council. This includes checking the borough arrangements for Hoddesdon and Waltham Cross; do not infer the authority from the town name.
Agree arrangements with your operator
Tell your supplier the proposed location and delivery date. Ask who will obtain permission, whether any parking arrangements are needed and when approval can be confirmed.
Check current fees and timing
Use the authority’s current application information rather than an estimated directory fee. The County Council page contains differing figures in its application summary and conditions, so confirm the payable fee and timing directly before booking.
Common questions
Can I assume every district council issues skip permits?
No. Follow the relevant highway authority’s current application guidance and its stated exceptions.