Environmental Permits

The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 came into force on 1st January 2017. There have been no major changes as a result of these new regulations, however, they do revoke the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) 2007 (and amendments) as well as the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010.

You must hold an environmental permit from your Local Authority if you either:-

• Carry out Part A(2) or Part B activities.

• Run a Part A(2) of Part B installation or mobile plant.

You need a Part A(2) permit for the following activities:-

• Refining gas.

• Metal works, e.g. producing pig iron or steel, casting ferrous metal, operating forge hammers or applying fused metal coatings.

• Melting non-ferrous metals.

• Surface treating metals and plastic materials.

• Grinding cement clinker or metallurgical slag.

• Glass manufacturing.

• Cellulose fibre reinforced calcium silicate board manufacturing.

• Ceramic product manufacturing, including roof tiles and bricks.

• Non-hazardous or animal waste incineration.

• Manufacturing wood based boards, e.g. plywood.

• New tyre manufacturing.

You need a Part B permit if your activities will cause emissions to air. Read the guidance A2 and Part B activities

A1 installations are covered by a system called Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC), these are regulated by the Environment Agency.

Public Register

We hold a public register of all authorised processes within East Lindsey. The public register may be viewed by request at The Hub, Mareham Road, Horncastle LN9 6PH free of charge, between the hours 9.00 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. Monday to Friday. If you wish to have a copy of any of the documentation a charge will be made for photocopying.

How do I apply for a permit or get more advice?

You will be charged a fee when you apply for a Part A(2) or Part B environmental permit. To apply for a Part A(2) or Part B environmental permit please contact us.