Licence summary
To be a scrap metal dealer, you need to register with Bradford Council.
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
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 Bradford Council 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 Bradford Council by the end of the target completion period.
Contact Details
Online form: General Licensing Enquiry Form
Email: licensingteam@bradford.gov.uk
Telephone: 01274 432240
Fax: 01274 741230
Address: Licensing Team
Environmental & Regulatory Services
6th Floor North
Jacobs Well, Bradford
BD1 5RW
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Failed Application Redress
Please contact Bradford Council in the first instance.
Licence Holder Redress
Please contact Bradford 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 organisation by you - preferably in the form of 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
Bradford Council complaints procedure
Trade Associations
