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Scrap Metal Licence Application
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Form information
Form information
Scrap Metal Dealer Registration
To be a scrap metal dealer, you need to register with the council.
A scrap metal dealer shall be classed as carrying on a business in the council area if any of the following apply:
the dealer occupies a place as a scrap metal store in the area
the dealer does not occupy a place as a scrap metal store but has a usual place of residence in the area
the dealer does not occupy a place as a scrap metal store but occupies a place for business purposes
Application Evaluation Process
Applicants must provide the following:
their full name
the address of the dealer, or in the case of a company, their registered or principal office
the address of each place occupied as a scrap metal store, if any
if the business is carried on without a scrap metal store
if the business is carried on without a scrap metal store but the applicant occupies a place for the purposes of business, and the address of such a place
The registered dealer must notify the local authority of any changes to these details or if they cease to be a scrap metal dealer. This can also be completed online using the form available in 'Related Links'.
Please also read the
guidance notes
for this eform.
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