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Licence needed to put building materials, including storage containers, on a highway.

This licence is called a builders deposit licence and is only given in exceptional circumstances. Where possible we expect you to store building materials off the highway on private property.

Apply for a builders deposit licence 

You must complete and return the pdf builders deposit licence application form (265 KB) .

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

Cost

The licence costs are:

  • Licence or renewal: £75

The builders deposit licence can last up to a month. You can renew this before the license expires.

How to pay

You can pay online or by cheque.

Online

Pay your licence

You'll need a credit or debit card.

Cheque

Make your cheque payable to Bristol City Council and post it to:

Bristol City Council: ABS Finance Team 1
Highway Licences (CH 3C)
City Hall
PO Box 3399
Bristol BS1 9NE