Air quality and pollution

Apply for a permit

If your business carries out activities that have an effect on the environment, you need to have an environmental permit.

There are three categories of environmental permits:

• A1
• Part A(2) installations and activities
• Part B installations and activities

A1 installations

The Environment Agency  control A1 installations, which are facilities that carry out industrial processes.

You can look at GOV.UK for information on A1 installations  including:

• what A1 installations are
• the types of permit for A1 installations
• how to apply for a permit

Part A(2) installations and activities

We are responsible for Part A(2) permits including:

• issuing permits
• inspecting premises
• regulating activities

You will need a Part A(2) permit if your installation or activity has a range of environmental impacts. You can look at GOV.UK for a list of the activities  that need a permit. The list includes working with gas, metal and glass.

Part B installations and activities

We are responsible for Part B installations and activities including:

• issuing permits
• inspecting premises
• regulating activities

You will need a Part B permit if your activities cause emissions to the air. this includes, for example, vehicle re-spraying, dry cleaning, and unloading of petrol at petrol stations.

Environmental permit holders

You can view the list of companies that hold permits in our district.