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  • TA6 3BB, Roberts Waste Limited, EPR/GP3190FL/V006: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Roberts Waste Limited for Castlefields Transfer Station Bristol Road Bridgwater TA6 3BB We can take account of Relevant environmental regulatory requirements and technical standards. Information on local population and sensitive sites. Comments on whether the right process is being used... More
    Opened 27 November 2025

  • YO25 3HY, Egdon Resources U.K. Limited, EPR/VP3429LW/A001: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Egdon Resources U.K. Limited for: Weaverthorpe Wellsite Land North of Butt Lane Foxholes YO25 3HY We can take account of Relevant environmental regulatory requirements and technical standards. Information on local population and sensitive sites. Comments on whether the right process is being used for the... More
    Opened 25 November 2025

  • Environmental Permitting: H5 site condition report - Proposals for updated guidance

    The Environment Agency is responsible for regulating facilities that could harm the Environment, as set out in the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (EPR). Certain sites are required to produce a site condition report which describes and records the condition of the soil and groundwater at a regulated site at particular points in time. It will enable the permit holder to meet their legal requirements to prove they have protected soil and groundwater from their... More
    Opened 24 November 2025

  • LE9 3GP, OCL REGENERATION LIMITED, EPR/JP3222LF/A001: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from OCL Regeneration Limited for Land at Croft Quarry Marion’s Way Croft LE9 3GP We can take account of Relevant environmental regulatory requirements and technical standards. Information on local population and sensitive sites. Comments on whether the right process is being used for the activity, for example... More
    Opened 24 November 2025

  • NW2 6ND, DB Cargo (UK) Limited, EPR/GB3408KW/V002: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from DB Cargo (UK) Limited for Cricklewood Railway Yard Edgware Road London NW2 6ND We can take account of Relevant environmental regulatory requirements and technical standards. Information on local population and sensitive sites. Comments on whether the right process is being used for the activity, for... More
    Opened 24 November 2025

  • HR2 6JT, Chapel Road Enterprise Ltd, EPR/TP3595FH/V008: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Chapel Road Enterprise Ltd for Quickskip (Hereford) Transfer Station Unit 18 Thorn Business Park Rotherwas Industrial Estate Rotherwas Hereford HR2 6JT We can take account of Relevant environmental regulatory requirements and technical standards. Information on local population and sensitive sites. ... More
    Opened 24 November 2025

  • Reserving water abstraction rights

    We are seeking your comments on the Environment Agency's proposed approach to reserving water abstraction rights. Please find the consultation document in the 'Related' section below. This consultation focuses on regulating access to water directly from the environment and how the Environment Agency allocates water abstraction rights to new water resources proposals. It does not consider: prioritisation of who gets water from water company supplies ... More
    Opened 24 November 2025

  • MK18 4EB, EKFB Joint Venture, EPR/EP3426SB/A001: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Eiffage Kier Ferrovial BAM (EKFB) Joint Venture for Twyford Embankment Portway Twyford Buckinghamshire MK18 4EB We can take account of Relevant environmental regulatory requirements and technical standards. Information on local population and sensitive sites. Comments on whether the right... More
    Opened 21 November 2025

  • DL5 6AP, Durham County Council, EPR/AB3209CB/V002: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Durham County Council for: Heighington Lane Waste Transfer Station Heighington Lane Aycliffe DL5 6AP We can take account of Relevant environmental regulatory requirements and technical standards. Information on local population and sensitive sites. Comments on whether the right process is being used for the... More
    Opened 21 November 2025

  • L36 6JF, FCC RECYCLING (UK) LIMITED, EPR/JB3633RP/V006: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from FCC RECYCLING (UK) LIMITED for Arpley 2 Waste Transfer Station Stretton Way Huyton L36 6JF We can take account of Relevant environmental regulatory requirements and technical standards. Information on local population and sensitive sites. Comments on whether the right process is being used for the activity, for... More
    Opened 20 November 2025

  • DE4 4HE, Stacey Processing Ltd, EPR/YP3622SW/A002: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Stacey Processing Ltd for: Ryder Point Works Wirksworth Derbyshire DE4 4HE We can take account of Relevant environmental regulatory requirements and technical standards. Information on local population and sensitive sites. Comments on whether the right process is being used for the activity, for example whether... More
    Opened 20 November 2025

  • Significant water management issues

    We urgently need to protect and improve our waters and find a better balance that meets the needs of people and nature. Water keeps us alive, drives our economy and sustains wildlife. Our rivers, lakes, canals, coasts and groundwater, and the essential services they provide society, are worth billions of pounds to the UK economy. However, wildlife and the benefits we get from our waters are threatened by the damage we are causing through development,... More
    Opened 20 November 2025

  • M17 1SX, Veolia ES (UK) Limited, EPR/FP3637ST/V007: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from VEOLIA ES (UK) LIMITED for Trafford Park Service Centre Nash Road Trafford Park M17 1SX We can take account of Relevant environmental regulatory requirements and technical standards. Information on local population and sensitive sites. Comments on whether the right process is being used... More
    Opened 18 November 2025

  • Environment Agency charge proposals for decarbonisation readiness

    We are the Environment Agency. We carry out a wide range of regulatory services, and we charge our customers for the regulatory work we do. We make sure our charges are fair and transparent and that they reflect the cost of the service we provide. New decarbonisation readiness (DR) requirements for in-scope new or substantially refurbished electricity-generating combustion power plants in England will become part of our regulatory duties under the Environmental Permitting (England... More
    Opened 18 November 2025

  • TA7 0JS, Towens of Weston Ltd, EPR/HB3004KS/V003: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Towens of Weston Ltd for Towens of Weston Ltd Former Airfield Land off A372 Westonzoyland Somerset Wessex TA7 0JS We can take account of Relevant environmental regulatory requirements and technical standards. Information on local population and sensitive sites. Comments on whether the right process is... More
    Opened 14 November 2025

  • DT5 1DB, Powerfuel Portland Limited, EPR/AP3304SZ/V002: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on a variation to an environmental permit application received from Powerfuel Portland Limited for Portland Energy Recovery Facility Portland Port Castletown Portland DT5 1PP This is a variation application to change the permitted waste types and this consultation is only for the scope of the variation. We can take account of Relevant environmental regulatory requirements and... More
    Opened 5 November 2025

  • Consultation on proposed best available techniques (BAT) implementation guidance for mid-merit gas generators

    This consultation sets out our proposals for amendments to techniques for flexible gas generation in England using Article 14(6) of the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) as the framework where no best available techniques (BAT) conclusions are published. We have been limiting operation of open cycle combustion plant to 1,500hrs/year as BAT. We are seeking your views on a proposal for a new category of flexible gas generators called mid-merit which would have longer operating... More
    Opened 3 November 2025

  • Consultation on amendments to standard rules: Incorporation of decarbonisation readiness requirements, carbon capture at anaerobic digestion facilities and withdrawal of SR2009 No4

    The Environment Agency is the environmental regulator for combustion activities and biological treatment of waste activities in England. Decarbonisation readiness The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has expanded the scope of the current Carbon Capture Readiness (CCR) requirements through the Environmental Permitting (Electricity Generating Stations) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 . This added Schedule 25C to the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales)... More
    Opened 23 October 2025

  • Standard Rules consultation number 31 - Proposals to update Standard Rules Permit 2008 No9 storage of asbestos waste

    The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 allow us to make standard rules to reduce the administrative burden on business while maintaining environmental standards. This consultation proposes a revision to the standard rules permit for asbestos waste transfer stations. We would like your views on these proposals. We will take account of the consultation responses and publish the consultation response together with the revised standard rules sets on GOV.UK. More
    Opened 29 September 2025

  • Rivenhall Integrated Waste Management Facility

    Rivenhall Integrated Waste Management Facility, Rivenhall Airfield, Woodhouse Lane. Also known as Indaver Rivenhall Limited, Energy from Waste Plant What is the page for? To provide an update about the ongoing commissioning activities at the energy from waste plant at Rivenhall Integrated Waste Management Facility. Rivenhall incinerator - Environment Agency update – 18 November 2025 Permit variation application reference... More
    Opened 5 August 2025

  • Envar Facility Community Briefing Page

    Welcome to the Envar facility community briefing page. As the primary regulator of Envar composting facility, we publish this page to share information about the site, potential changes, and to outline some of our activities to keep the public informed. We aim to provide an update when we have new information regarding operations on site, or regarding applications to amend the permitted activities. Update November 2025 Permit Variation Update ... More
    Opened 19 September 2024

  • Skinningrove Flood Alleviation Scheme

    Introduction We are pleased to announce that we are moving forward with plans to reduce the risk of flooding from Skinningrove Beck. We currently close the flood gates at Stone Row Bridge when we expect high levels in the beck. Making the decision to close the gates and ensuring this happens in time to prevent flooding is difficult, due to the flashy and often unpredictable nature of the beck. Sometimes this uncertainty means the gates may close at short notice and for... More
    Opened 18 July 2024

  • Be Flood Prepared: Respond and Recover Quicker

    Introduction Prepare: take control and be ready Respond: know what to do Recover: protect your personal and financial wellbeing Cleaning and repairs: getting back to normal Introduction This page is for residents and business owners at flood risk. You will find information on preparing for flooding, such as our free Flood Warning Service. We also provide practical advice on responding to flood alerts and warnings. These steps will increase your flood... More
    Opened 7 March 2024

  • Guildford Flood Alleviation Scheme

    Please note we have a new site - Guildford Flood Alleviation Scheme | Engage Environment Agency Please register and subscribe on our new page to receive regular project updates. This page is no longer active. More
    Opened 2 February 2024

  • Boston Barrier

    The Boston Barrier Scheme is an Environment Agency led project, working to provide better protection from tidal flooding to over 14,000 homes and businesses in the town of Boston, Lincolnshire. The first phase of construction was completed in December 2020, two years after construction on the project began. The first phase included the centrepiece of the scheme, the primary barrier gate. The primary barrier gate and associate flood walls now better protect more than 13,500... More
    Opened 30 November 2023

  • Datchet to Hythe End Flood Improvement Measures - Welcome

    Autumn 2024 public events Please see the details for these events below: Wraysbury Hub, Thursday 10 October 4.00 to 8.00pm,12a High St, Wraysbury, Staines-upon-Thames, Staines TW19 5DB  Datchet Village Hall, Friday 11 October 10.30am to 2.30pm, Allen Way, Datchet, Slough SL3 9HR  Old Windsor Memorial Hall, Tuesday 15th October 4.30 to 8.30pm, Straight Rd, Old Windsor, Windsor SL4 2RN  The Hythe Centre, Thursday 24th October 12.30... More
    Opened 24 November 2023

  • Nene Lock Reversals

    Welcome to the River Nene Lock Reversal project. On the River Nene there are 38 locks. At seven of these locks, reversal has been used as a method of flood risk management during heavy rainfall and high river levels. The warnings we provide about lock reversal also signal to river users that the river is full and navigation is unsafe. We have been reviewing the effectiveness of this approach for many years and have decided that the benefits of lock reversal are... More
    Opened 18 October 2023

  • Severn Stoke Flood Risk Management Scheme

    Page created October 2023. Last updated 20 May 2025 Tuesday, 20 May 2025: This platform will be closing at the end of May 2025. We will continue to keep the community informed through alternative channels, including our mailing list, which you can join by emailing us at: enquiries_westmids@environment-agency.gov.uk Friday, 21 March 2025: This platform may be closing at the end of March 2025. In preparation for this, and while we investigate other... More
    Opened 12 October 2023

  • SEEBEYOND

    Our Vision is to create a level playing field to help food companies realise ambitious environmental goals and transition to sustainability. The Environment Agency's SEEBEYOND project aims to improve the quality, transparency, and traceability of environmental data in the UK's Food and Drink Sector. It achieves this by standardising environmental metrics and data description to enable an automation of data exchange across different computer systems and platforms. SEEBEYOND is... More
    Opened 1 September 2023

  • Property Flood Resilience

    What is this page for? This page is to help people understand what Property Flood Resilience (PFR) is and its importance in reducing flood damage. Contents The cost of flooded homes What is Property Flood Resilience (PFR)? PFR in building climate resilience Advantages of PFR Build your flood resilience FAQs The cost of flooded homes The effects of flooding are profound, both emotionally and financially. In 2014, the average... More
    Opened 24 March 2023
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