Environment - permits, licences

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You must have an environmental permit if you operate a regulated facility in England.

Part A permits control activities with a range of environmental impacts, including:

• emissions to air, land and water;
• energy efficiency;
• waste reduction;
• raw materials consumption;
• noise, vibration and heat;
• accident prevention;

Part B permits control activities which cause emissions to air.

To operate certain industrial processes and commercial activities with emissions to air, you need an Environmental Permit from the local authority.

This includes activities such as manufacturing activities using organic solvents, incinerators, mobile crushers, waste oil burners, vehicle respraying, cement works, petrol filling stations and dry cleaners.

The permit your business requires depends on the specific processes involved and resulting emissions.

Get information on environmental licences, notifications, permits and registrations and apply online or make a complaint