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  • LN5 8HN, Ultimate Demolition and Construction Service Limited, EPR/WE3418AB/V004: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Ultimate Demolition and Construction Service Limited for The Old Bottle Yard Great Northern Terrace Lincoln LN5 8HN 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... More
    Opened 7 January 2026
  • Environment Agency charges consultation: radioactive substances regulation (non-nuclear sites)

    This consultation was taken offline for 10 mins at 12:30 on Wednesday 7 January 2026 while we fixed a technical issue that was affecting the ‘email’ question. If you have experienced any issues relating to this please contact us at consultation.enquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk . 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... More
    Opened 6 January 2026
  • S64 5TL, MLB Autospares Limited, EPR/BB3507XB/V003: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from MLB Autospares Limited for MLB Autospares Limited Kilnhurst Road Rotherham S64 5TL 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
    Opened 6 January 2026
  • Proposals for permitting of waste motor vehicles: standard rules consultation 33

    19 December 2025 - This page was taken offline for a short period while some updates were made. 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 new standard rules permit for waste motor vehicles and a new mandatory standards document that will apply to the standard rules permit. The proposed rules and standards... More
    Opened 17 December 2025
  • PL30 3BH, South West Water Limited: environmental permit draft decision advertisement

    We are seeking your comments on the proposed decision for a new bespoke application for an environmental permit from South West Water Limited for Wadebridge STW Wadebridge Road Bodmin Cornwall PL30 3BH We can take account of Relevant environmental regulatory requirements and technical standards. Information on local population and sensitive sites. Comments on whether... More
    Opened 10 December 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • West London Communities Information Page

    Updated on 8 July 2025 What is this page? This page contains the latest updates from the West London Communities project. It provides the context for why the project is being delivered and also gives you links to important related information, including recent newsletters, FAQs and other related projects going ahead that link to this one. Links to relevant documents can be found at the bottom of this page. We will update this page every 6 months at this stage of the project; we... More
    Opened 20 March 2023
  • Bankwood Lane: Morris & Co (Handlers) Ltd and Eco-Power Environmental Ltd Information Page

    We regulate four permitted sites in and around Bankwood Lane Industrial Estate, Rossington. It is our role to assess whether these sites are complying with the conditions in their environmental permits and not causing nuisance beyond their site boundaries. Where breaches of a permit are identified we can act and require the operator to rectify this. City of Doncaster Council has responsibility to enforce planning matters such as operating hours, parking and the... More
    Opened 13 February 2023
  • Tidal River Thames Citizens' Jury on Rethinking Water

    The Rethinking Water Citizens’ Jury was organised by the Environment Agency and a Local Advisory Group, working with the Involve Foundation ; an independent charity, who acted as the main point of contact for jury members throughout the process. The jury, which took place in March 2022, debated local issues, shared ideas and questioned environmental experts on all aspects of the water environment. This projects aim was to involve local communities in decisions about the... More
    Opened 23 May 2022
  • Stanstead Sluice Replacement Project Information Page

    Please note this page is being closed on 25 September. If you would like to be kept up to date on this project moving forward and added to our mailing list, please email pso-hnl@environment-gov.uk August 2025 Update We have removed the old sluice gate and a redundant section of the channel bed and installed a new section of channel bed, secured by ground anchors, into the underlying ground. The sluice bed has been lowered to ensure the new gates have the same flood capacity as... More
    Opened 4 April 2022
  • Citizens’ Jury for Windermere Catchment (Cumbria) - Information page

    The Rethinking Water Citizens’ Jury was put together by the Environment Agency and a Local Advisory Group working with the Involve Foundation; an independant charity, who acted as the main point of contact for panel members throughout the process. The Panel, which took place over four days in March 2022, debated local issues, shared ideas and questioned experts on all aspects of the water environment in the Windermere catchment. This project brought together people from all... More
    Opened 4 April 2022
  • Yaverland Coastal Defence Scheme Information Page

    Welcome to the Yaverland Coastal Defence Scheme Information Page. Fantastic turnout at community information event this week Thank you to everyone who attended our community information event at Browns Golf & PLUTO'S Café on Tuesday 18 February. We had a great turnout and spoke to many members of the community about the inital design for the scheme. At the event we presented artists illustrations showing what the scheme might look like and what might happen during... More
    Opened 27 January 2022
  • This information page is no longer used for the Ventnor Coastal Defence Scheme.

    This page will no longer be updated and will be removed on 10 April 2025. Our Ventnor Coastal Defence Scheme information is now available here: https://engageenvironmentagency.uk.engagementhq.com/ventnor-coastal-defence-scheme More
    Opened 27 January 2022
  • Shanklin Coastal Defence Scheme Information Page

    Welcome to the Shanklin Coastal Defence Scheme Information Page. Fantastic turnout at community information event this week Thank you to everyone who attended our community information event at Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club on Wednesday 19 February. We had a great turnout and spoke to many members of the community about the inital design for the scheme. At the event we presented artists illustrations showing what the scheme might look like and what might happen during construction.... More
    Opened 27 January 2022
  • Isle of Wight Coastal Defence Schemes Information Page

    Welcome and overview Embankment Road (Bembridge) Coastal Defence Scheme Yaverland Coastal Defence Scheme Shanklin Coastal Defence Scheme Ventnor Coastal Defence Scheme Welcome to the Isle of Wight Coastal Defence Schemes Information Page. The Environment Agency have created this page to provide easy access to information on the schemes on the Isle of Wight. The Environment Agency will be updating this site as the schemes progress,... More
    Opened 27 January 2022
  • Embankment Road (Bembridge) Coastal Defence Scheme Information Page

    Welcome to the Embankment Road (Bembridge) Coastal Defence Scheme Information Page. The Environment Agency have created this page to provide easy access to information on the Embankment Road (Bembridge) project, one of four priority coastal defence projects on the Isle of Wight. The Environment Agency will be updating this site as the project progresses, so please keep checking for what's new. If you would like to be added to our mailing list to receive updates on this... More
    Opened 27 January 2022
  • East Cowes Flood Risk Management Scheme Information Page

    Welcome to the East Cowes Flood Risk Management Scheme Information Page. We have created this page to provide easy access to information on the East Cowes Flood Risk Management Scheme, one of a number of coastal defence projects on the Isle of Wight. We will be updating this site as the project progresses, so please keep checking for what’s new. If you would like to be added to our mailing list to receive updates on this project or any other of the Isle of Wight... More
    Opened 8 November 2021
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