Container licence

You'll need a licence to put a container for construction works on the public highway.

Store containers on your own private land whenever possible so you do not have to get a licence. We can turn down container licence applications if the proposed site is unsuitable.

Before you start

You’ll need the following documents before you apply for a container licence:

• a copy of your company's public liability insurance
• company bank details, VAT number and company number on letter headed paper
• all relevant site plans or diagrams, including traffic order pedestrian management plans
• confirmation of any road closures, parking bay suspensions and planning permissions applied for

Applying for a licence

Download the container licence application form (PDF 544.75 KB)

Send your completed application to the address on the form.

You must apply for the licence at least 15 working days before works are due to start. 

Licences last 4 weeks. To extend one, you must reapply 14 days before the current licence expiry date.

Fees

• £367.10 a month

Conditions

We'll inspect your site regularly to make sure you meet our terms and conditions, which you will agree to during your application.

Email highwayslicensing@southwark.gov.uk if you need more information.