Lets start with a conversation...

During our initial call with you we will find out about what your plans and intentions are.

Our main objective during this stage is to get the information to establish what kind of permit is required. The permit type depends on what waste you intend to accept , how you want to store and treat it as well as your site type , condition and location.

We fully expect you to have lots of questions yourself , which is great because we want you too!

Background & Pre-Application Work

This stage involves screening the site you have , establishing the best permit for you and working out the costings involved. 

The screening process includes checking the sites location in relation to Environmental , Nature and Heritage Sites / Constraints.  This information will enable us to decide what type of permit can be applied for - for example Waste Exemption , Standard Rules Permit or Bespoke Permit.

Our aim is to have this information and a proposal back to you as soon as possible. After this , it's up to you to decide if you would like us to proceed with the waste permit application.

Site visit and information gathering

Once the type of permit has been agreed on , we will visit your site to gather all information required to prepare the required documents for the application.

This is a chance for you firstly meet you and for you to show us your site , where you plan to carry out specific operations and discuss any further plans before the application is prepared.

Environmental Permit Preparation

For waste permit applications, a lot of documentation is required to show you will have all necessary controls in place to prevent pollution and harm to the Environment and Human Health. These documents are prepared by us using the the information we have gathered speaking to you and during the site visit but also using our technical knowledge.

Documents to support the environmental permit application normally include:

• Application Forms (various parts depending on permit type)
• Environmental Management System (EMS) - including (but not limited to)  operating techniques , procedures , emergency planning , emission controls and staff competence
• Fire Prevention Plan (FPP)
• Site Plans including layout , location and receptors

Any management systems we prepare for you will be developed specifically for your site , and therefore ready to use when your permit is granted.

Environmental Permit Submission

Once all the documents have been prepared and finalised we will submit this to the Environment Agency on your behalf.

Stages the Environmental Permit application process can go through:

Duly Made - the application has been properly and all information has been received to determine the application

Determination Period -  the regulator will review all the information within the application and decide if they are satisfied the applicant has met all statutory requirements.

Schedule 5 Notice - sometimes this may be issued if more information is required. This notice stops the application process until they receive the information they require.

Granted - the application has been successful and your site has been approved to start operating within the permit conditions.

Of course , applications can also be refused. However , if we think that your site/operation would be at risk of a rejected application , we would inform you of this at the initial stages and advise on further consultations before applying.