Apply for a deposit licence, how much it costs and how to apply.

You'll need a deposit licence to put building materials, including storage containers, welfare units and portaloos on a highway.

This licence is only given where absolutely necessary. Where possible we expect you to store building materials off the highway on private property.

Cost

A licence or renewal of a licence is £84 .

The builders deposit licence can last up to a month. You must make another application if you need a licence for longer.

How to pay

You can pay online

Pay your deposit licence

You'll need a credit or debit card.

Apply for a deposit licence 

You must complete and return the pdf deposit licence application form(263 KB) .

You must apply for a licence at least 2 days before you want to put any building materials on the highway.