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Background to Environmental Permitting
The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010 ('the Regulations') requires certain industrial installations to obtain an environmental permit before they are allowed to operate.
The Regulations cover a diverse range of industrial processes from dry cleaners and petrol stations to metal foundries. Some processes require a permit by definition, whilst others only need a permit if they exceed certain specified thresholds such as solvent consumption or capacity.
The list of industrial activities covered by the Environmental Permitting regime is listed in Part 2 of Schedule 1 of the Regulations. This list is split into three categories - Part A (1), Part A (2) and Part B.
The Environment Agency regulates Part A (1) processes which are considered to be the most polluting activities and all emissions are covered by the permit.
Local Authorities are responsible for regulating Part A (2) for emissions to air, water and land plus Part B activities for emissions to air only.
Local Authority Pollution Prevention and Control (LAPPC)
A permit will include conditions covering the way in which the installation is to be operated, including transport movements, storage of waste and other materials and limits emissions. Permits will also ensure that the legislative requirements of for example, the Clean Air Act or nuisance legislation are met as once a permit has been granted, action cannot be taken under these laws.
Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council currently regulates one A2 ceramics process and about fifty Part B processes and these range from small processes such as dry cleaners, waste oil burners and petrol filling stations to larger installations such as vehicle refinishers, bulk cement batchers, foundries, a crematorium and factories undertaking the coating of metal, plastics and wood.
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Eligibility, Penalties & Regulation Summary
The following main points and additional information might also be helpful:
- Applications must be made on the form provided by the regulator, or online and must include specified information which will vary depending on the operation.
- If further information is required the applicant will be notified by the regulator and they must provide this information or the application will be deemed to be withdrawn and the application returned with the fee.
- The application must be from the operator of the regulated facility.
Fees
The level of fees and charges for operating permitted processes are set by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs DEFRA. The current level of fees can be found on the DEFRA website.
Application Evaluation Process
An application period of 120 Calendar days is required
Will Tacit Consent Apply
Tacit consent will not apply
To appeal against decisions
Please contact Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council in the first instance.
An applicant who is refused an environmental permit 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.
