This page summarises the scope we gave this working group when it began meeting in June 2018. You will find the summary documents from this working group at the bottom of this page.
How can we all put water at the heart of everyone’s decision making?
This group looked at how we can ensure everyone considers water early in their planning and decision making so it’s built in rather than risk being an after-thought.
Initial questions considered
Can we...More
During the scoping phase of the FCERM Strategy, information and evidence on flood and coastal change was pulled together to help inform and to stimulate discussion. This information was collated from a range of sources and organisations involved in flood and coastal erosion risk management. The evidence packs were developed from this information. You can download these evidence packs by clicking the links at the bottom of this page.
As the FCERM Strategy developed, the Working...More
Currently, appropriate measures and standards for permitted facilities that take healthcare waste for treatment or transfer are set out in published technical guidance note EPR 5.07 Clinical Waste (January 2011). The proposed guidance , which this consultation is for, will replace the original guidance note and will be available as web guidance on the .GOV website.
The proposed guidance aims to deliver improvements in the design and operation of permitted facilities in the...More
We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Robinsons Foods Limited for
West View
Tewitt Hill and Lower Edge
Tosside Road
Slaidburn
BB7 4TR
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
We are seeking your comments on an application received from Maybrook Investments Limited.
The application is for a full licence to abstract water from East Quarry, Appley Bridge at the area between National Grid References SD 52448 09755, SD 52752 09698, SD 52755 09463 and SD 52379 09429 to transfer it to the Calico Brook at SD 52770 09473 without intervening use .
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We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from J P Land Restoration Services Limited for
Warmfield Fishing Grounds
Warmfield Lane
Kirkthorpe
WF1 5TH
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
Please note the responses referenced/linked above correspond to those received during the variation application consultation held between 15/03/2019 and 26/07/2019
In February 2019 we received an application from NNB Generation Company (HPC) Limited to vary an environmental permit for
Hinkley Point C Power Station
Hinkley Point
Near Bridgwater
Somerset
TA5 1UD
Between March and July 2019 we sought the public’s comments on the environmental permit application....More
We are currently working on a scheme to reduce the flood risk to properties and communities in the villages of Coggeshall, Feering and Kelvedon. We now have a design for the proposed scheme and we would like to ask for your comments and feedback.
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We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Derek Bradshaw and Lucy Bradshaw for
Cheadle Skip Hire
Unit 24, Adswood Road Industrial Estate
Adswood Road
Stockport
Cheshire
SK3 8LF
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
We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from North Tees Remediation Limited for
Reclamation Pond Phase 4 Development
Huntsman Drive
Port Clarence
Stockton On Tees
TS2 1TT
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
We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Cemex U K Materials Limited for
Datchet Quarry
Riding Court Farm
Riding Court Road
Datchet
Berkshire
SL3 9JT
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
The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations (EPR) 2018 SI 110 were published in January 2018 to transpose the requirements of the Medium Combustion Plant Directive (MCPD) EU/2015/2193 of 25 November 2015 and to control emissions from the operation of Specified Generators
Medium Combustion Plants (MCP) and Specified Generators (SG) are a major source of air pollutants that may cause harm to human health and the environment. The MCPD sets out rules to...More
We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Red Industries Limited for
Walleys Quarry Landfill Site
Cemetery Road
Newcastle under Lyme
Staffordshire
ST5 6DH
For information the applicant has requested an extension to the schedule 5 response date. This has been granted, see the extension letter to applicant below.
We can take account of
Relevant environmental regulatory...More
We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Equinix (UK) Limited for
2 Powergate Business Park
Volt Avenue
Park Royal
Ealing
NW10 6PW
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 the...More
Saltfleet to Gibraltar Point Strategy
The Lincolnshire coastal flood plain has had a long history of flooding from the sea and many forms of defence are now in place including sand dunes, seawalls, rock/timber structures and beaches. By restoring beach levels lost over the year, the Environment Agency protects its hard sea defences from the impact of waves and tides. The coastline between Mablethorpe and Skegness has benefited from beach nourishment, the present...More
We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Bristol & Avon Transport & Recycling Ltd for
Westgate Phase 2
Land Off Lanson Roberts Road
Western Approach
Severnside
Bristol
Avon
BS35 4BR
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
We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Urban Springside Limited for
Springside Mill Landfill Site ( New Tip)
Belmont Road
Bolton
Lancashire
BL7 9QU
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
We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Windmill Services Ltd for
Unit 2, Simonswood Industrial Estate
Stopgate Lane
Kirkby
Merseyside
L33 4YA
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
We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Harleyford Aggregates Limited for
Homers Farm Inert landfill
Short Lane
Staines-on-Thames
TW19 7BQ
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
We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from G H By Products ( Derby ) Limited for
Park Farm
Gainsborough Road
Willingham By Stow
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 5JX
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
We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Annyalla Chicks (UK) Broilers Limited for
Ryedale Farm
YORK
North Yorkshire
YO42 4ST
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 the...More
You can now sign up to receive email notifications of significant and major environmental incidents in your area of the Lower River Lee (see map below). This can be for more than one area of interest, just fill out the form at the bottom of this page .
We will aim to issue key messages on the first working day of our response to significant and major environmental incidents. We will then issue periodic updates of our progress responding to the incident.
When you receive...More
We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from GlaxoSmithKline Research & Development Limited for
David Jack Research Centre
Park Road
Ware
Herts
SG12 0DJ
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
We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Cory Environmental Holdings Limited for
Riverside Energy Park
Norman Road North
Belvedere
DA17 6JY
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
This is an update of the water company drought plan guideline that takes into account the latest research, practice and experience of dry weather.
The following documents are being consulted upon:
Water company drought plan guideline (revised September 2019)
Environmental assessment (supplementary guidance)
Actions in an extreme drought (supplementary guidance)
Worked examples (supplementary guidance)
The following...More
We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Company name for
Kemsley Paper Mill CHP Plant
KEMSLEY MILL
KEMSLEY
SITTINGBOURNE
KENT
ME10 2TD
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 the...More
We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Holbeach Biogas Limited for
Holbeach A D Facility
Holbeach Hurn
Manor Farm
Spalding
Lincolnshire
PE12 8LW
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
We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from N W H Waste Services Limited for
N W H Waste Services ( North East )
Unit 5
Mayfield Industrial Estate
Mayfield
Dalkeith
Midlothian
EH22 4AD
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
We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Intervet UK Limited for
MSD Animal Health (Milton Keynes)
Walton Manor
Milton Keynes
MK7 7AJ
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
We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Aspall Cyder Limited for
The Cyder House
Debenham
Suffolk
IP14 6PD
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 the technology is the...More