Permits for industrial processes

If your industrial processes could cause pollution, you need to get a permit.

There are currently three types of processes:

• Part A1 processes, which have the potential to cause pollution and are regulated by the Environment Agency
• Part A2 processes, which have the potential to cause pollution and are regulated by local authorities
• Part B processes, which have the potential to cause only air pollution and are inspected and regulated by local authorities

Examples of Part B processes include vehicle re-spraying, dry cleaning and the unloading of petrol.

We are responsible for authorising and inspecting all Part B processes within the borough. This regime is also referred to as Environmental Permitting Regulations.

• download the public register of industrial processes

Applying for Part B permits

Any person operating a Part B process that requires a permit must submit an application, with a fee, to the Council.

We will then issue a permit in accordance with government guidance. The operator of the process must comply with the conditions of a permit and they will be subject to inspection.

Transfers, variations and surrendering a permit

• where there is a change of operator, a transfer form will need to be completed
• where there is a change to the process, a variation to the permit may be required
• use a surrender form if you already have a permit and have ceased to operate, or intend to cease to operate your installation and wish to surrender the permit - you may apply to surrender the whole or part of your permit