Building materials on the public highway
Information and licence application forms for building materials on the public highway
Should you require building materials to be paced on the adopted highway then a licence is required under Section 171 of the Highways Act 1980 . If you are placing building materials on private land, such as on your own driveway then you will not need a licence from the Council.
It is important to remember that the Council have the right to specify conditions relating to the position of any building materials on the highway as we need to manage the expectations of the network user and ensure public safety. Please ensure you have read the terms and conditions terms and conditions which better explain key points.
Please note, It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that the licence has been applied for and that is has been granted in advance of siting any building materials
Licence’s are granted for a one month period only and the current cost of a licence is £130.00. Should the materials need to remain for longer than one month, the applicant will need to apply for a new licence in the same manner as they did so initially. If the licence is required for less than one month the one month licence charge will still apply. Building materials licence applications should be submitted least 1 working day before your intention to place it on the adopted highway.
Contractor Registration
Contractors who wish to be considered to trade within the boundaries of the Vale of Glamorgan are required to register as a customer.
Full business details and a copy of your Public Liability Insurance Certificate (£5 million) to be submitted via email to the following email address:
skipsscaffolding@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
How would a contractor apply?
Once registered you can apply online.
Following receipt of your application, we will notify you of the decision to issue the permit either by telephone or via email within 1 working day.
What happens next?
When you submit an application, the location will be assessed to ensure its suitability on the adopted highway network and also ensure no public safety concerns. If your application is approved, you will receive an email confirmation of this and a link shared with you to enable to make payment for the licence. If officers of the Council have an alternative suggestion or items we need further clarification on then the application will be updated online and your contractor notified via email.
Once the licence has been granted and your building materials are sited on the highway, you will then be able to use your agreed space in accordance with the terms and conditions terms and conditions.
To ensure compliance and ensure the highway network is free of illegal obstructions, officers of the highway maintenance team make frequent checks and where required, we will use powers granted to use as highway authority to issue fines for non compliance against such illegal activity. Please note, should any damage to the highway be incurred then the full costs of a repair will be recovered by Vale of Glamorgan Council.
- If you fail to comply to these Terms and Conditions and all relevant legislation you will be liable to enforcement action which includes Fixed Penalty Notice Part IX of the Highways Act 1980 for Obstruction of a Highway.
- Section 137A Power to order offender to remove obstruction
- Section 171 occupation of highway etc (Committing an Offence under this section) £150.00 Fixed Penalty.
- Section 149 Removal of things so deposited on Highways as to be a nuisance etc. (Power for removal and recovery of costs)
Frequently Asked Questions
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If I have a licence for building materials in another part of the Vale of Glamorgan, am I covered?
No, the licence is site specific to the address applied for initially.
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What if the licence applied for is no longer needed. Can I get a refund?
Any approved applications will only be refunded if a request is made before the start date of the permit then a refund for the appropriate amount may be issued, however If a request is received after the start date of the permit then a refund will not be issued.
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How long does it take to process?
Officers of the Council require one working day notice from the container contractor to enable us to review and issue a licence, however on occasions it may take more than one working day, for example if there are traffic concerns, or legal parking, loading or disabled bays then a site inspection may be required to negotiate conditions and suggest possible alternate locations for the depositing of the container. In these instances, it may take longer to issue the permit however the container contractor involved will be informed throughout the process.
Should you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us:
The Vale of Glamorgan Council,
Highway Maintenance Department
The Alps Depot
Quarry Road
Wenvoe
CF5 6AA