The different classes of permit are complex and it is not possible to list all of the different activities that may need a permit. If you are not sure please contact us.

Part A permits

Part A permits control activities with a range of environmental impacts, including:

• emissions to air, land and water
• energy efficiency
• waste reduction
• raw materials consumption
• noise, vibration and heat
• accident prevention

Part B permits

Part B permits control activities which cause emissions to air.

The regulator

The permit your business requires depends on the specific processes involved and resulting emissions.

Permits are available from the Environment Agency or your local authority (the regulator) depending upon the category your business falls within:

• Part A (1) installations or mobile plants are regulated by the Environment Agency
• Part A (2) and Part B installations or mobile plants are regulated by the local authority, except waste operations carried out at Part B installations which are regulated by the Environment Agency
• Waste operations or waste mobile plant carried on other than at an installation, or by Part A or Part B mobile plants, are regulated by the Environment Agency
• Mining waste operations are regulated by the Environment Agency