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The Council regulates certain industrial processes to ensure that they do not pollute the environment.
This is done by issuing an environmental permit that lists environmental conditions that must be complied with. Conditions are based on government guidance.
We also inspect industrial sites on a risk based inspection program and respond to complaints from the public about these industrial sites.
Listed activities include:
Listed activities are divided into three categories: Part A(1), Part A(2) and Part B.
Part A permits control activities with a range of environmental impacts, including:
Part B permits control activities which cause emissions to air.
The permit your business requires depends on the specific processes involved and resulting emissions.
Permits are available from the Environment Agency or your local authority(the regulator) depending upon the category your business falls within:
Before you start your application we recommend that you contact us on 01254 267699 to discuss if an application is required and what it should contain.
A public register is held of information that relates to the regulation of these industrial sites. Please contact us to arrange for access to this information during normal office hours (Monday-Friday 9:00-17:00).