On-Street Skip Permits in Burnley

Here's the official Lancashire County Council webpage that outlines the complexities of skip hire across Lancashire. When you need to place a skip on a public road, pavement, grass verge or footway in Burnley, it’s important to know that Lancashire County Council controls all on-street skip permits under the Highways Act 1980 (Part IX). The council issues these permits to make sure skips don’t block traffic or create safety risks. Placing a skip on the road without permission is against the law – but don’t worry, when you order through Easy Skip Hire Burnley, we take care of everything.

We Handle All the Paperwork for You

There’s no need to deal with council forms or permit applications yourself. As a fully registered skip hire company with Lancashire County Council, we handle the entire process from start to finish. We submit the application, provide the required documentation, and make sure your skip meets every legal requirement for lighting, placement and safety. All you need to do is tell us where you want the skip and when you need it — we’ll do the rest.

Lancashire County Council usually charges £36 per month for an on-street permit. They normally ask for at least two working days’ notice before approving a licence, and in most cases they respond within 24 hours of receiving our application. Paying for a permit alone doesn’t automatically mean approval — a licence only becomes valid once formal confirmation comes through from the Council. We make sure that happens before your skip is placed.

Why Councils Insist on Permits

Skip licences are there to protect road users and pedestrians. Lancashire County Council reviews each location to check things like visibility for drivers, traffic speed, road width, access to nearby properties, parking restrictions, and any ongoing or planned roadworks. They’ll only approve skips that won’t cause an obstruction or hazard. If a particular spot isn’t suitable, we’ll help you find a safer alternative location nearby.

Rules Set by Lancashire County Council

Every council has its own regulations for on-street skips, but in Burnley the conditions are set by Lancashire County Council. Skips must be positioned with the longer sides parallel to the kerb and as close to the edge of the road as possible. They can’t block drains, manholes or access points, and if you need more than one skip at once, they must be placed close together without blocking driveways unless permission has been given by the property owner.

The maximum permitted size for a skip placed on the highway is 5 metres long by 2 metres wide. Each skip must clearly display the operator’s name and contact details, and the ends facing traffic should be painted bright yellow with reflective red-and-yellow safety markings. At night, lamps must be fixed to each corner so that the skip is visible from all directions, and traffic cones should be used to mark its position where required.

When a skip is placed on a pavement or footway, extra safety barriers are needed to protect pedestrians — including those who are visually impaired or use mobility aids. We handle these requirements automatically as part of our permit process.

What Can and Can’t Go in an On-Street Skip

You must not place hazardous, flammable or noxious materials into a skip located on the road, nor anything likely to rot, produce odours or cause a nuisance. Skips should be covered or sheeted when necessary to prevent dust or debris escaping during transit or while standing on the highway.

After Your Skip Is Filled

Once your skip is full, it should be collected as soon as possible – and definitely within two working days. Skips must not remain on the highway after the licence expires, and the area must be left clean and tidy once removed. We manage all this automatically to keep you compliant and avoid any fines or penalties.

Why Booking Through Us Matters

If a skip is placed on the road without a valid licence, Lancashire County Council can take enforcement action, remove the skip, and recover all costs from the operator – including removal, storage, and disposal charges. By ordering through Easy Skip Hire Burnley, you’re completely covered. We never place a skip on-street until the permit has been officially granted.

In short: we deal with the Council, complete the forms, pay the fees, handle the compliance checks, and make sure your skip is legally and safely positioned. You just tell us where you need it.

Book Your On-Street Skip in Burnley

Ready to book? Call our friendly team today and we’ll arrange everything with Lancashire County Council for you.