Tasman District Skip Bin Permit Requirements and Rules

If you need to place a skip bin on a public road, berm, parking space, footpath edge, or any other part of the road reserve within the Tasman District, you are required to obtain approval from Tasman District Council before the bin is delivered. Council approval is generally required when a skip bin occupies public land or could impact pedestrian access, traffic movements, parking, or public infrastructure. Conditions may include requirements for reflective markings, safety lighting, visibility measures, and maintaining safe clearances from intersections, pedestrian crossings, driveways, and utility services. Wherever possible, placing a skip bin entirely on private property is preferred and may avoid the need for council approval. Because permit requirements can vary depending on the location, duration, and specific circumstances of the placement, it is always advisable to confirm the latest requirements with Tasman District Council or your skip bin service provider before arranging delivery.

To place a skip bin on a public place like a footpath, road shoulder, or grass berm in the Tasman District, you must obtain an approved Non-Excavation Corridor Access Request (CAR) from the ⁠Tasman District Council (TDC).

The public area spanning from property boundary to property boundary is legally defined as the "road corridor." Under council infrastructure policies, you are strictly prohibited from placing temporary obstructions within this zone without a formal permit.

• The Main Permit: You must secure a CAR, which grants you a Temporary Works Access Permit (WAP) to legally use the road reserve for your skip bin.
• Traffic Management Plan (TMP): Every CAR application submitted to the Tasman District Council must be accompanied by a Temporary Traffic Management Plan in accordance with the NZGTTM. This safety document must be drafted by an appropriately qualified temporary traffic management planner to outline how you will protect pedestrians, cyclists, and passing traffic.
• State Highway Rule: If the proposed placement affects a state highway within the district, Tasman District Council is not the road-controlling authority. Tasman Journeys currently manages state highways in Tasman on behalf of Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. Contact Tasman Journeys to confirm the applicable approval and traffic-management process.

1. Lodge via Submitica: Tasman District Council handles all temporary road corridor applications through the Submitica online platform. You will need to create a free account to log your request.
2. Provide Documentation: Upload your exact delivery address, intended start/finish dates, precise dimensions of the skip bin, and your Traffic Management Plan.
3. Await Council Approval: Once your application is reviewed and signed off by the council's engineering team, you will receive your digital permit. Do not let your supplier drop off the bin until this approval is finalised.

Preparing a Traffic Management Plan and lodging a Corridor Access Request can add time and cost to a public-road placement. Before applying, ask your chosen provider whether the bin can be placed safely on private property instead.

Some providers may be able to assist with placement planning, supporting information or the permit process. Services and charges vary, so confirm who will prepare the Traffic Management Plan, who will lodge the application, who will hold the permit and whether any council, traffic-management or administration costs are included in the quoted hire price.