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
Fees
- There is currently no fee payable for
registration in the Peterborough City Council area.
Regulation Summary
Scrap Metal Dealers are regulated by the
Scrap Metal Dealers Act 1964 licence holders
must ensure they comply with legislation.
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 Peterborough City Council of
any changes to these details or if they cease to be a scrap metal
dealer.
Will Tacit Consent Apply?
No. It is in the public interest that Peterborough City Council
must process your registration before it can be approved. If
you have not heard from us within 14 days, please contact us. You
can do this online here
if you applied through the Business Link service or use the contact
details below.
How to Apply
You can apply online using the links below.
Apply to register as a scrap metal dealer
Apply to change a scrap metal dealer registration
Or you can download the relevant application forms by
using the link below and return the competed form to us at the
address provided on the form.
Application form to register as a scrap metal dealer
Application
form to change a scrap metal dealer registration
Public Register
For details regarding existing Scrap Metal Dealers, please
contact the Licensing Team
Failed Application Redress
Please contact Peterborough City Council in the first
instance.
Licence Holder Redress
Please contact Peterborough City Council 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 will give
you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.
Other Redress
If you have any issues regarding a scrap metal dealer for
example compliants relating to; noise, pollution or possible
non compliance with regulations, or if one trader wishes
to complain about another, please contact Peterborough City
Council for help and advice.
Contact Details
For help and advice please contact the
Licensing Team
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