Enforcement and removal
If materials are placed without a licence, a notice will be served requiring removal within 5 to 10 working days. Failure to comply allows Coventry City Council to arrange removal and storage after obtaining an Order for Removal and Disposal from the Magistrates' Court. Application costs range from £200–£300, plus legal time charged at £242 for two hours.
Removal costs
- Minimum charge for two operatives with a tipper truck: £340
- JCB assistance (half-day rate): £250
- Supervisor visit for storage access at Tom Whites: £100
Examples
- 1-ton bag of sand: £690 for removal; £1,380 if returned without resident’s machinery; £790 if resident collects with own equipment.
- Small paving slabs/rocks: £340 for removal; same cost for return unless collected by the resident.