Skip Permits - Hirers

Builders’ skips require a permit if they are to be placed on the highway. This is a requirement of the Highways Act 1980. The London Borough of Enfield has the right to specify conditions relating to the position of skips on the Highway.

Skip Permits are issued to registered Skip Companies only.
Registering your skip company

You are advised to organise your skip hire with your chosen company who will contact Highway Services on your behalf. Applying for a permit.

Once acquired, the permit is valid (from the next day) for a period of 30 days and is non-transferable.

In order to minimise damage to the public highway, skips are not permitted to cross the footpath without prior consent from the Highway Inspectors in the Borough of Enfield. Contact Highway Services for a site inspection and consultation. A deposit will be taken against damage to the highway.

Eligibility
Skip permits are issued to registered skip companies only

Required Customer Information
None.

Service Level Agreement and Turnaround
Permits are usually granted within 24 hours of request unless a site visit is necessary

More information about this service

Contact Us

Frequently asked questions

Address:
London Borough of Enfield
Highway Services
7 Melling Drive
Enfield
Middlesex
EN1 4BS
Map

Telephone:
020 8379 2154

Fax:
020 8379 2305

Voicemail:
After 5pm

Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 10.30am to 12midday and 2pm to 4pm

Useful Links

Report an Unlit, Unmarked or Unlicensed Skip Online.