Environmental permits

These control activities with an environmental impact, including:

• Emissions to air, land and water
• Energy efficiency
• Waste reduction
• Raw materials consumption
• Noise, vibration prevention
• Accident prevention

These control emissions to air.

Some of the more common industrial processes that require an Environmental Permit from us include:

• Timber processes
• Metal and fabric coating
• Vehicle re-sprayers
• Foundry processes
• Bulk handling and storage of cement
• Mobile crushers
• Petrol filling stations
• Dry cleaners

Whether the permit is issued by the Environment Agency or Kirklees Council, The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 gives a full list of the processes which need a permit.

The Environment Agency issues Part A1 permits for industrial activities that, due to the size or nature of the activity, present a significant risk of pollution to air, land or water.

If the industrial process comes under our control and is in the Kirklees district and you will need to apply to us for a permit. We recommend you contact us before you submit an application:

Applying to the Environment Agency

Environmental permits tells you about permits they issue.

There is a fee to pay when you first for apply for an environmental permit and a subsistence fee which is paid each year.Permits for solvent emission: fees and charges for applications are set by the Government. They are designed to cover our administration and inspection costs.

The full list of fees and charges can be complex. Please contact us for further advice on the correct fees to pay.

Our officers will carry out an inspection of installations that operate under a permit to make sure the best available technology and practices are being used to prevent pollution.

The inspection will rate installations as high, medium or low according to the environmental damage that would occur if something went wrong and the way in which the activity is managed. Installations that are operated well, will benefit from reduced fees and less frequent inspections.

Local Authority Pollution Control: general guidance manual gives more information and guidance.