The rules are changing for applications for:
- scrap metal site licences
- scrap metal collector licences
From April 4, 2022, licensing authorities will be carrying out checks on applications from individuals, companies and any type of partnership to make sure they are aware of their tax responsibilities or have completed a tax check.
This will be a new addition to the checks that licensing bodies already have in place, and it will need to be completed when people are renewing their licences to deal in scrap metal.
Applicants Guide to completing a Tax Check
Apply online
Scrap Metal Licence - North West Leicestershire District Council (achieveservice.com)
To be a scrap metal dealer, you need to register with us.
Eligibility criteria
A scrap metal dealer shall be classed as carrying on a business in our district if any of these 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
Regulation summary
A summary of the regulation relating to this licence
Application evaluation process
Applicants must provide:
- 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 us of any changes to these details or if they cease to be a scrap metal dealer.
Licence Fees
Site Licence and Collectors Licence £592
Replacement Site Licence and Collectors Licence £77
Variation to Site Licence and Collectors Licence £344
Renewal of Site Licence and Collectors Licence £592
Multiple Site fee for each further site £196
Official Copies/Duplicates £41
Will tacit consent apply
Yes.
This means that you will be able to act as though your application is granted if you have not heard from us by the end of the target completion period.
Failed application redress
Please contact us first.
Licence holder redress
Please contact us first.
Consumer complaint
We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, Consumer Direct will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.
Other Redress
Anyone suffering nuisance due to noise, smells or similar because of a commercial premises should contact our Environmental Protection team to see if they can help.
Trade associations
British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA)
International Aluminium Institute
International Lead Association
Metal Bulletin
Last updated: Mon 8 April, 2024 @ 10:25