Environmental permits

Check which permit you need

There are 3 different types of environmental permits: Part A1, Part A2 and Part B. 

The permit your business requires depends on the specific processes involved in your operation and the emissions it creates.

Part A1 permits

You'll need a Part A1 permit for large or complex activities that impact air, land and water, such as:

  • Large food processors
  • Power stations
  • Most waste activities

Part A2 permits

You'll need a Part A2 permit for smaller activities that impact air, land and water, such as:

  • Large glass factories
  • Sites that use large quantities of solvents

Part B permits

You'll need a Part B permit for smaller activities which only cause emissions in the air, such as:

  • Vehicle refinishers
  • Concrete batching plants
  • Petrol stations
  • Activities which use solvents
  • Certain combustion plants

Not sure which permit you need?

Get in touch with us using the contact details on this page if you're not sure about which permit you need.

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