Placement & permits
Do I need a skip permit?
A skip placed on a public road normally needs permission from the local highway authority. A skip wholly on suitable private land, such as a driveway, will not normally need a road permit. The exact rules and lead times depend on the council.
Private land or public highway?
Tell us exactly where the skip will stand. A pavement, verge or parking area may still form part of the public highway even if it is beside your property. Never assume that an apparently unused area is private.
The placement must also be safe and reachable. Gates, walls, parked cars, soft ground, overhead cables and restricted roads can all affect whether delivery is possible.
Who applies for the permit?
Many councils require the skip operator—not the householder—to submit the application. Omeous will check the applicable process with the delivery arrangement and explain the permit cost and expected lead time before you commit.
Do not place a skip on the road first and apply afterwards. The permit needs to be in place before delivery, and council processing can affect the requested date.
What we need from you
- The full delivery postcode and property address
- A clear description or photo of the proposed position
- Whether the space is private land, road, bay, pavement or verge
- Any parking controls, access restrictions or time limits
- Your preferred delivery date, allowing time for approval
West Midlands council guidance
Council rules change, so use current official information rather than relying on an old fee or lead time. The links below open the relevant council guidance.
The quickest route is to give Omeous the postcode and proposed position. We will identify the authority and confirm what applies to the booking.