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  • Information to support the Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR) permit reviews for Large Combustion Plant (LCP)

    The Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) requires EPR permits to be reviewed when the relevant Best Available Techniques Reference Document (BRef) for the sector is published. The Large Combustion Plant BRef has been published. The Environment Agency is issuing Regulation 61 notices under EPR to initiate the permit review process. Hard copies of the Regulation 61 notice will be sent to the permitted site and the registered office for each site that we have identified as requiring a... More
    Opened 3 May 2018

  • CM3 4AR, Danbury Haulage (St Cleres) Limited, EPR/EB3502MG/A001: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Danbury Haulage (St Cleres) Limited for St Clere's Hall Pit Main Road Danbury Essex CM3 4AR 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 right one. The... More
    Opened 3 May 2018

  • Standard rules consultation no.17 – medium combustion plant and specified generators

    We are proposing new and revised standard rules environmental permits and would like your views. The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 allow us to offer standard permits to reduce the administrative burden on business whilst maintaining environmental standards. They are based on sets of standard rules that we can apply widely. This consultation proposes new and revised standard rules to cover medium combustion plant and specified generator controls. The... More
    Opened 4 May 2018

  • Wessex Regional Flood and Coastal Committee Variation of Membership

    Plans to devolve Dorset's 9 councils to create 2 unitary authorities have been approved by the Secretary of State for Local Government. Eight of the county's local authorities voted to support the proposal, but it was opposed by Christchurch council. The decision is subject to parliamentary approval and the new structure, aimed at saving £108m over 6 years, will come into effect in April 2019. Under the plans, Bournemouth Borough Council, Poole Borough Council and Christchurch District... More
    Opened 4 May 2018

  • RG7 4PR, AWE plc, EPR/QB3535DR/V003: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on the draft decision for an environmental permit application received from AWE plc for Atomic Weapons Establishment Aldermaston Reading RG7 4PR 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 right one. The shape and... More
    Opened 8 May 2018

  • Slowing the flow in the rivers Ouse and Foss; a long-term plan for York

    ‘Slowing the flow in the rivers Ouse and Foss; a long-term plan for York’ is a study looking at how river flows could be slowed and managed in areas upstream of the city to counter the effects of climate change over the next 100 years. Slowing the flow could also reduce flood risk to smaller communities in the area, and provides opportunities to enhance the natural environment, create habitat, and improve the amenity value and commercial value of land. Many of these opportunities... More
    Opened 8 May 2018

  • Bristol Water Plc and Wessex Water Services Limited Consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an application to vary five licences for the purpose of restoring sustainable abstraction in the catchment and ensuring amenity flows through Malmesbury. The Environment Agency is giving notice of these applications, in accordance with Section 37 and Section 51 of the Water Resources Act 1991) and Regulation 6 of the Water Resources (Abstraction and Impounding) Regulations 2006. More
    Opened 11 May 2018

  • BS16 9NL, Vertase FLI Limited: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Vertase FLI Limited for Land off Honeysuckle Road Emerson’s Green Bristol Avon BS16 8NL 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 May 2018

  • H20 Power Generation Ltd 26974/27251 Hydro-Electric Power Production Consultation

    We are seeking your comments on two applications received from H20 Power Generation Ltd This consultation is closed and the permit has been granted. If you wish to view the application documents, please contact the Permitting Support Centre. You can find the contact details at the top of this page.’ More
    Opened 31 May 2018

  • RM9 6QD, Neptune Contract Services Limited, EPR/GB3202UF/A001: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Neptune Contract Services Limited for Neptune Recycling Thunderer Road Chequers Lane Dagenham Essex RM9 6QD 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,... More
    Opened 7 June 2018

  • Violets Lane Flood Reduction Project Information Page

    September 2018 Properties in Violets Lane, Furneux Pelham, by the Old Brewery are at risk of flooding from the River Ash during periods of heavy rainfall. This last occurred during winter 2013/14. We have been investigating the viability of options to reduce this flood risk. What we have been doing We have recently investigated a range of options to reduce flooding from the River Ash along Violets Lane. One option was deemed to be viable based on the... More
    Opened 7 June 2018

  • RM13 9EE, Ingrebourne Valley Limited, EPR/FB3507SP/A001: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Ingrebourne Valley Limited for Land Adjacent To Wennington Hall Farm New Road Wennington Rainham Essex RM13 9EE 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
    Opened 15 June 2018

  • River basin management planning access guide

    This information page has three sections. Section 1 describes the structure and content of the draft River Basin Management Plans (the draft plans) to help you decide how you want to view it. Section 2 has short videos showing how to navigate the draft plans and extract specific information. Section 3 contains links to the different parts of the draft plans so you can jump there directly. If you don't find what... More
    Opened 22 June 2018

  • River basin planning

    Water is a precious resource that we can’t live without, from supplying drinking water and supporting fisheries to providing an essential resource to business and agriculture, and a source of recreation. Water pollution and drought threaten these things. Therefore, it is critical that our rivers, lakes, estuaries, coastal areas, wetlands and groundwater are managed properly. This ensures the needs of society, the economy and environment can be met and maintained... More
    Opened 22 June 2018

  • Greenwheel Nether Lock Hydro Limited 28638 Hydro Electric Power Consultation

    We are seeking your comments on a variation application received from Greenwheel Nether Lock Hydro Limited. The application is to vary licence serial number MD/028/0068/001 which authorises the abstraction of water from the River Trent (Newark Branch) at Nether Lock Weir, Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire at National Grid Reference SK 80087 55288. The variation applied for is to increase the max turbine capacity from 5,000 litres per second to 9,000 litres per second. ... More
    Opened 28 June 2018

  • A review of biowaste permits to improve environmental outcomes - Call for evidence

    We have a statutory duty to review and revise permits to ensure they remain fit for purpose. Later this year we will be conducting a detailed review of our biowaste permits with the aim of achieving better environmental outcomes. This call for evidence begins the process of our biowaste permit review. More
    Opened 28 June 2018

  • Standard rules consultation no.16 – revisions to rules

    We are proposing revised standard rules environmental permits and would like your views. The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 allow us to offer standard permits to reduce the administrative burden on business whilst maintaining environmental standards. They are based on sets of standard rules that we can apply widely. The consultation includes changes to a number of existing standard rules on: water discharges materials recovery and... More
    Opened 28 June 2018

  • FCERM Strategy - Roles and Responsibilities

    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 do we develop the current roles and responsibilities of professional partners to be effective, simple and clear? This group considered current flood and water roles and responsibilities to ensure accountabilities are clear and easily understood with any barriers to being able to deliver the... More
    Opened 1 July 2018

  • FCERM National Strategy - Ambition Working Group

    This page summarises the scope we gave this working group when it began meeting in May 2018. You will find the summary documents from this working group at the bottom of this page. What will flood and coastal erosion risk management look like in 2050? This group set out the 25 year ambition for the FCERM Strategy by considering what flood and coastal erosion risk management will look like in 2050. Initial questions considered What will the values and... More
    Opened 1 July 2018

  • FCERM Strategy - Communities and Businesses

    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. What part do individuals, communities and businesses play? This group looked at how those with statutory responsibilities work with communities and business with all being part of the flood family. It considered what our expectations should be of each other and how the way we work together can be... More
    Opened 1 July 2018

  • FCERM Strategy - Protection and Funding

    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. What do we all want to protect and how can we collectively fund it? This group considered the challenge of protecting – and funding – the nations’ resilience as climate change increases the risk we face. In considering protection it is not just looking at building further defences, but rather... More
    Opened 1 July 2018

  • FCERM Strategy - Water Focused Decision Making

    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
    Opened 1 July 2018

  • FCERM Strategy - Evidence

    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
    Opened 1 July 2018

  • H2O Power Generation Ltd 27431 Hydro Electric Power Production Consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an application received from H2O Power Generation Ltd. The application is for a licence to obstruct or impede the flow of the River Mersey at Woolston Weir at National Grid Reference SJ 65240 88705. The water will be obstructed or impeded to facilitate the use of water at a new hydropower scheme . This consultation is closed and the permit has been granted. If you wish to view the application documents, please contact the Permitting... More
    Opened 5 July 2018

  • RM17 5DU, Tarbert Limited, EPR/EB3809KB/A001: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Tarbert Limited for Titan Works Hogg Lane Grays Essex RM17 5DU 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 right... More
    Opened 11 July 2018

  • National flood and coastal erosion risk management strategy for England

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION - this page will be closed on 30 October 2020 On 25th Septmber 2020, endorsed by parliament, the national Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) Strategy for England was adopted and published on gov.uk . The Strategy has been developed working with over 90 organisations and there has been an extensive public consultation. The result is a final document with significant support that will result in positive changes to the... More
    Opened 14 July 2018

  • RG19 8EW, PBC Plant Limited, EPR/FB3801GX/A001: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from PBC Plant Limited for Land South Of Thornford Road Thatcham Berkshire RG19 8EW 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 right one. The... More
    Opened 19 July 2018

  • How can we revitalise the River Gade through Gadebridge Park?

    This Environment Agency consultation is now closed. To view updated information about the Gadebridge Park river restoration project, please visit our information page at https://consult.environment-agency.gov.uk/hnl/gadebridge-park-information-page -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Environment Agency, Dacorum Borough Council and Affinity Water are working in partnership to improve the... More
    Opened 20 July 2018

  • UB2 4LW, Paul Burke, EPR/GB3500XV/A001: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Paul Burke for Tentelow Lane Football Field Osterley Sports Club Tentelow Lane Southall Middlesex UB2 4LW 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,... More
    Opened 26 July 2018

  • Working together to adapt to a changing climate: flood and coast

    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 communities to help them make decisions about their future. Our aim is for authorities and communities to build a shared understanding of flood/coastal risk and we are running a research project to... More
    Opened 3 August 2018
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