Environmental permits

Certain industrial processes and activities which have the potential to cause pollution are required to have an Environmental permit to operate.

The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations (2016) prescribe those processes and activities which require a permit.

These processes are split into three categories:

Part A(1)
Part A(2)
Part B

Permits covering Part A(1) and Part A(2) sites will consider issues such as emissions to air, land, water and energy and water usage. However Part B permits only consider emissions to air.

The Environment Agency issues the permit for Part A(1) processes and we issue the permits for Part A(2) and Part B processes.

How to apply

Before you apply, you should read the:

Apply

Refused applications

If your application for an environmental permit is refused, you may appeal to the appropriate authority. In England the appropriate authority is the Secretary of State. Appeals must be lodged no later than six months from the date of the decision.

Public participation and consultations

The public are invited to comment on current applications for all permits (Part A2 and Part B) and draft determinations for Part A2 Permits only. Please visit our consultation page to view any current application consultations.

Public Register of Environmental Permits

A list of all installations that have been issued with an Environmental Permit by BCP Council (or the legacy councils in Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch) can be found on our Public Register of Environmental Permits.

Please contact us if you require any further information about a specific permitted site.

Industrial Emissions Directive

In compliance with Article 55(3) of the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) the following site is a waste incineration or co-incineration plant with a nominal capacity of less than 2 tonnes per hour:

Syngas Products Ltd (permit reference: PO11 000002).

Air quality