Application for a scrap metal licence from Cheshire West and Chester Council

Step 2 of 4 Submit the application

Email address

Please provide your email address, so the licensing authority can let you know if your application has been successful or not.

Email address Confirm email address

Application form

Please attach the completed application form below.

Application form

Supporting documents

All documents are required, unless stated otherwise. Photos of documents are acceptable, as long as all the relevant information is clear. We'll only share these documents with the licensing authority.

Maximum size allowed per file is 10 MB.

We only allow the following file types : doc, docx, gif, jpeg, jpg, pdf, png, ppt, pptx, rtf, txt, xls, xlsx

What if I can't submit the documents digitally?

If you can't submit the documents digitally you can send copies by post instead. We'll give you the address and reference number to quote once you've paid the licence fee.

OK, I'll submit all the documents by post instead

Disclosure and Barring Service Standard Check
Disclosure and Barring Service Standard Check

Proof of Identification
Site and collector's licences - a form of photographic identification e.g. passport, current driving licence with photo identification. Plus proof of current address, e.g. bank statement or utility bill, such documents shall be less than three months old. Please provide two passport sized photographs

Declaration

I am aware of the provisions of The Scrap Metal Dealers' Act 2013. The details contained in the application form and any attached documentation are correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
PLEASE NOTE: The council will process applications from applicants with existing registration by 1 December 2013. Such applications permit existing registered persons to continue operate until the application is determined so long as the application is made no later than 15 October 2013. Applications for persons who are not currently registered with this authority will not be able to undertake the role of a scrap metal dealer/motor salvage operator or collector until the application is determined

Ticking this box indicates you have read and understood the above declaration

By continuing, you're giving the Cabinet Office permission to pass the information you're supplying to the relevant authority.

For more details on how your information is used please refer to the Government Digital Service privacy notice (opens in new tab) and Cheshire West and Chester Council.