Skip operator's permit

A permit is required if you wish to place a builder's skip on any part of the highway and only skip supply companies can apply.

Parking, highways and location restrictions

Skips placed within controlled parking zones must be located in a parking bay and require a parking dispensation or suspension. Applicants must obtain an exemption from Parking Services before completing the skip permit application and provide the dispensation or suspension details. Where a bay suspension is required for a skip  the dates for the skip permit will be the same as the dates for the suspension.

Skips placements on a yellow line are subject to approval.

Restrictions

Restrictions on the placement of skips apply to the following roads:

  • Clifton Road
  • George Street, Croydon
  • High Street, Croydon
  • Holmesdale Road
  • London Road
  • Park Road
  • Park Street, Croydon
  • Portland Road, South Norwood
  • Sangley Road
  • Selhurst Road
  • South Norwood Hill
  • Tennison Road
  • Whitehorse Lane

If permission is given, it is likely that special conditions or restrictions on the location, collection and pick up will apply, which the skip supply company must adhere to.

During Crystal Palace home games any skips on the roads around Selhurt Park must be removed for safety purposes.

Red routes

Skips should never be placed on a red route (A22, A23 and A232). TfL is responsible for red route skip permits - TFL website.

Prosecutions and licence conditions

Under the Highways Act we can prosecute anyone who does not have a permit before placing a skip on a highway. The Act also allows us to make the issue of a skip permit subject to conditions, including in particular, conditions relating to:

  • the location of the skip
  • the dimensions of the skip
  • requirements for coating the skip with visible paint and other material to make it immediately visible to oncoming traffic
  • the care and disposal of the contents of the skip
  • how the skip is illuminated
  • removal of the skip at the end of the licensed period