Scrap Metal Dealer
You need to register with the local council if
you wish to carry on the business of a scrap metal dealer.
Eligibility Criteria
A scrap metal dealer shall be classed as carrying on a business
in the local authority 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
Regulation Summary
A summary of the legislation is available as a downloadable pdf
document below
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
We will send a copy of the application form to
Cumbria Constabulary and the Council’s Planning Department for
comment.
The registered dealer must notify the local authority of any
changes to these details or if they cease to be a scrap metal
dealer.
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 the local
authority by the end of the target completion period, which is 28
days from receipt of a valid application.
Apply online
Complete the application form below and send it to the Licensing
Office
Tell us about a change to your existing Scrap Metal Dealer
registration.
Failed Application Redress
Please contact us in the first instance.
Licence Holder Redress
Please contact us in the first instance.
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 (opens in a new
window) will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the
UK European Consumer Centre (opens in a new
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