Pollution Control - Part B authorisation
Environmental Health
Some industrial techniques have potential to cause pollution. Since 1990 many of these processes have required an 'authorisation' from the Environment Agency to operate and they are also inspected annually. Some processes have the potential to cause only air pollution and for these operations the local authority is responsible for their inspection and regulation.
| Service ID: | 708 |
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| email: | ehadmin@staffordbc.gov.uk |
| telephone: | 01785 619402 |
| sms: | 07781 471023 |
| fax: | 01785 619319 |
| complaints: | welcome.asp?id=2505 |
Authorised or 'Prescribed' processes are those industrial technologies that have a potential to cause pollution. The Pollution, Prevention and Control Act 1999 requires that activities identified in the Act, or by regulations made under the Act, must have a Permit to operate.
There are currently three types of process classification. Part A processes are regulated by the Environment Agency while Part A2 and Part B processes are controlled by local authorities.
Stafford Borough Council is responsible for authorising and inspecting all Part A2 and Part B processes within the borough. Part B processes are those that have the potential to cause air pollution and include activities such as vehicle re-spraying, furniture manufacture and unloading of petrol.
Any person operating a process that requires a Permit must submit an application, with a fee, to the local authority. The authority must then issue an authorisation in accordance with government guidance. The operator of the prescribed process must comply with the conditions of the authorisation and they will be subject to inspection to ensure this is the case.
Guidance is currently being issued by the government to help both local authorities and industry move to the new system.
- Guidance Notes
- Standard Licence Conditions
- Application Forms
- How to apply
- Fees
- Registers
FAQ
Do I need an IPPC Permit?
The matters are complex, there are many categories of both commercial and industrial activities that are prescribed for control. You will need to contact the Pollution Control Officer using the details at the top of this page for more detailed information. TOP
What will the permit control?
The Permit will manage emissions of prescribed substances to the air. It will not control noise, water releases or spillages to land. TOP
How much will gaining a Permit cost?
There may be requirements to upgrade the emission controls at the activity. This may cost significant amounts, particularly where solvent and odour emissions are above the required standards.
If the activity already meets the emission standards, the costs will be small.
The cost of an application to permit an activity ranges from approximately £500 to £2000. TOP
To make an online request for information please click here