Environmental Permitting
What It Is
Environmental Permitting is the legal process of obtaining permission from the Environment Agency (EA) or local regulators to carry out activities that could impact the environment. It ensures that industrial operations, waste activities, combustion plants, or other regulated facilities operate within defined limits to protect air, land, and water quality.
Why It Matters — Risks Without It
- ❌ Operating without a valid permit can result in prosecution, fines, or site closure
- ⚠️ Breach of permit conditions leading to enforcement notices
- 📣 Objections from stakeholders or reputational damage
- 🧾 Costly redesigns or retrofits if environmental controls aren’t planned early
What’s Measured
- Emissions to air, land, and water from regulated activities
- Waste management, treatment, or storage processes
- Energy generation and combustion plant operations
- Risk to human health and sensitive receptors
- Compliance with Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR)
How It Works
- Scoping: Identify whether your activity requires a permit and what type (e.g. bespoke, standard rules).
- Application Preparation: Gather technical information, site maps, risk assessments, and management systems.
- Submission: Prepare and submit your application to the EA or regulator.
- Liaison: Engage with regulators to address queries and provide clarifications.
- Post-Approval: Support ongoing compliance with permit monitoring and reporting.
Who It’s For
- 🏭 Industrial operators needing permits for emissions, waste, or energy plants
- 🏗️ Developers requiring permits before site operations begin
- 🏢 Environmental managers overseeing compliance obligations
- 🌍 Local authorities and consultants supporting planning and permitting
What You Get
- 📄 A complete Environmental Permit application tailored to your site
- 📊 Supporting assessments (air quality, odour, noise, waste) as required
- 🧠 Expert advice and regulator liaison throughout the process
- ✅ Confidence that your operations are legally compliant and regulator-approved
Operate legally, operate responsibly: Environmental Permitting gives you the approvals and evidence needed to run your site with full regulatory confidence.
