Historically, taking water from the environment for certain uses and from certain sources could be done without an abstraction licence. We called these ‘exempt activities’.
From the 1 January 2018, new regulations came into effect which mean most of these previously exempt...More
We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Peel L & P Environmental Limited for
Land At Port Salford
Liverpool Road
Eccles
M30 7RX
We can take account of
Relevant environmental regulatory requirements and...More
We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from AB World Foods Limited for
AB World Foods Kiribati Way Leigh WN7 5RS
We can take account of
Relevant environmental regulatory requirements and...More
We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from DTS Trading Limited for
Unit 20, The Furlong
Berry Hill Industrial Estate
Droitwich
Worcestershire
WR9 9AH
We can take account of
Relevant environmental...More
We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Poole Sustainable Energy Limited for
Poole CHP Plant 10-20 Sterte Avenue PO Box 328 Poole Dorset BH15 2AS
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We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Arla Foods Limited for
Settle Creamery
Sowarth Fields Industrial Estate
Settle
North Yorkshire
BD24 9AF We can take account of
Relevant environmental regulatory requirements...More
We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Fowles Crushed Concrete Ltd for
Hythe End Farm
Hythe End Road
Hythe End
Wraysbury
Middlesex
TW19 5AW
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Relevant environmental regulatory...More
Currently, measures and standards for permitted facilities that take biodegradable, organic wastes for biological treatment are set out in three unpublished draft technical guidance documents (November 2013). The proposed guidance , which is being consulted on, will amalgamate and replace these...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...More
We know climate change is going to increase flood or coastal erosion risk for many communities. There will be some places where the current ways to manage risk will not work in the long term, and alternative, more sustainable options will be needed. We need to work closely with those...More
UPDATE: As a result of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, and following feedback from some of our stakeholders who are themselves affected by the outbreak, we have extended the deadline for submissions to the Challenges and Choices consultation by 5 months. The new date for final submissions is ...More
We are the authority responsible for the safety of reservoirs and the Ouse Washes is one of them. As part of the bank works we are doing within the Reservoirs Act we need to provide a more robust barrier on the Welney Wash Road, when needed. We have sourced a demountable barrier option that...More
The Environment Agency is the environmental regulator for onshore oil and gas operations in England. We ensure that oil and gas operations are carried out in a way that protects people and the environment. We work with a number of regulatory bodies to oversee shale gas exploration in England....More
Following our public drop-in events with the Coggeshall, Feering and Kelvedon communities in summer 2019, we have continued to work to the final design for the Coggeshall, Feering and Kelvedon flood alleviation scheme, which aims to protect these communities from further flooding.
As part of...More
We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from NNB Generation Company (SZC) Ltd for
Sizewell C Combustion Plant
Sizewell
IP16 4UR
We can take account of
Relevant environmental regulatory requirements and technical standards. ...More
We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from NNB Generation Company (SZC) Ltd for
Sizewell C Power Station
Sizewell
Suffolk
IP16 4UR
We can take account of
Relevant environmental regulatory requirements and technical...More
We are seeking your comments on a water discharge activity (WDA) environmental permit application received from NNB Generation Company (SZC) Ltd for
Sizewell C Power Station
Sizewell
Suffolk
IP16 4UR
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Relevant environmental...More
The Environment Agency is the independent environmental regulator for the nuclear industry in England. It makes sure that nuclear power stations meet high standards of environmental protection. Find out more about our work at Sizewell C (SZC) at:
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Update April 2020:
Please see the latest information regarding COVID - 19 here.
Flood defence works to take place in Thamesmead and Erith
Flood defence works are needed in this area to strengthen and improve tidal defences. The works are taking place across the...More
Updated March 2020
Welcome to The River Roding Project information page
This page provides a summary of our work to reduce the flooding to homes, businesses and infrastructure in the Woodford and Ilford areas (North East London), as well as how we plan to improve the River Roding for...More
Emergency byelaw to protect salmon stocks throughout the Severn
UPDATED June 2020: emergency byelaw extended to 15 December 2020
In 2019 the Environment Agency introduced an emergency byelaw to protect salmon in the River Severn and its estuary after a review of recent data...More
Regulation at IGas' site at Tinker Lane
The environmental permit was issued in November 2016. It sets out conditions for operations covering surface water, safe storage of waste and noise from mining waste activities. Exploratory drilling began on site in November 2018 and was completed on...More
More information will be available on this page at the point when the Secretary of State lays the national flood and coastal erosion risk management (FCERM) strategy for England in Parliament.
The strategy has been developed working with over 90 organisations and there was an extensive...More
Page created July 2019. Last updated 03 July 2020.
We are pleased to say that our contractors, Stonbury, have started working on site again as of 04 May 2020 and are following current Government Coronavirus guidelines.
Latest update - July 2020
Work has been...More
COVID-19 Update
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Environment Agency is following government guidance to reduce the risk of spreading the virus and have adapted our working practices to meet all requirements. Our priorities are to protect the health, safety and wellbeing...More
Page created January 2020. Last updated 09 April 2020.
Coronavirus: The Environment Agency response
We are working hard with Government and other emergency responders on protecting the public and the environment from the effects of Coronavirus. The Environment Agency remains fully...More
The environmental permit was issued in June 2016. It sets out conditions for operations covering surface and groundwater protection, safe storage of waste and noise from mining waste activities. Exploratory drilling began on the 22 January 2019 and was completed in late March 2019.
...More
Regulation of Cuadrilla's Site at Preston New Road
We will regularly update this page with information we receive through our audits, site inspections, check monitoring and sampling work. The latest information can be found using the links under the heading 'Related Documents'.
This...More
Walley’s Quarry Landfill Site, Cemetery Road, Silverdale, Newcastle under Lyme ST56DH
Coronavirus: The Environment Agency response
We are working hard with Government and other emergency responders on protecting the public and the environment from the effects of Coronavirus....More
Highfields Landfill Site, Walsall Road, Walsall, WS99AH
Coronavirus: The Environment Agency response
We are working hard with Government and other emergency responders on protecting the public and the...More