Environment Agency (England)
Short name: EA
Environmental permitting, water quality, industrial emissions.
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Open in Browser →ME2 4LY, Greenway Environmental Limited: environmental permit issued – EPR/WP3036ZR/V010
View the permit issued for Rochester Hazardous Waste Treatment Facility, Rochester under the Industrial Emissions Directive.
Extended producer responsibility for packaging: templates for sampling and inspection plans
If you are required to apply for registration as a reprocessor or exporter of packaging waste or want to apply for optional accreditation, you must submit a sampling and inspection plan (SIP) using these templates.
Environment Agency takes action during dry weather in Lincs
The Environment Agency is taking action to protect water supplies, wildlife, agriculture and navigation as dry weather puts pressure on river levels.
OL14 8RN, Mrs Cheng Wild: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/NP3428MK/A001
View the application submitted by Mrs Cheng Wild for 1-4 Chapel House Cottages & Chapel House Farm, Greystones Lane, Todmorden, OL14 8RN.
RM18 8UL, Bouygues Travaux Publics/J. Murphy & Sons: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/XP3720MK/A001
View the application submitted by Bouygues Travaux Publics/J. Murphy & Sons for Lower Thames Crossing North Portal, Tilbury, Essex, RM18 8UL.
CT9 4JY, Thor Group Limited: permit surrender issued - EPR/BV3898IR/S004
View the surrender issued for Margate Speciality Biocides, Margate under the Industrial Emissions Directive.
CV7 7LH, Berkswell Recycling Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/DB3508MA/V009-2
View the application submitted by Berkswell Recycling Limited for Berkswell Quarry, Coventry.
HP14 4JD, Virtus Holdco Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/SP3429LN/A001
View the application submitted by Virtus Holdco Limited for Saunderton Data Centre Campus, Saunderton.
Environment Agency suspends waste site over dust pollution
Emmersons Transport LTD has been ordered to stop crushing waste until the risk of pollution has been removed.
River Thames: current river conditions
The current conditions affecting boaters on the River Thames and what the warnings mean.
Charity gets £168,000 from Lincolnshire environmental offenders
Environment Agency investigations into waste and water offences across Lincolnshire have secured £168,000 for a Lincolnshire charity.
WR11 7QF, GB Liming Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/GP3422MZ/A001
View the application submitted by GB Liming Limited for GB Liming Limited, Honeybourne.
River Thames: locks and facilities for boaters
Facilities for boaters at Environment Agency lock sites on the non-tidal River Thames and the River Kennet.
WF2 0XN, Rathbones Bakeries Limited: low risk permit surrender issued EPR/TP3230RP/S006
View the low risk surrender issued for Stephenson Bakery, Wakefield under the Industrial Emissions Directive.
HP16 9LZ, Arthur's Partners LLP: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/TP3026MS/A001
View the application submitted by Arthur's Partners LLP for Church Farm Barn, The Stables & The Coach House, The Lee, Great Missenden, HP16 9LZ.
RG25 2QL, Christopher Scott: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/UP3026ML/A001
View the application submitted by Christopher Scott for Water Rose, Green Lane, Basingstoke, RG25 2QL.
GU21 4XX, Elizabeth Bolton: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/CP3926ML/A001
View the application submitted by Elizabeth Bolton for Viggory Lodge, Horsell Common Road, GU21 4XX.
Packaging data: how to create your file for extended producer responsibility
How to structure your packaging data submission. It includes information about the different types of data you need to submit and the codes you need to use.
River Thames: restrictions and closures
Navigation on the River Thames may be restricted or closed in certain areas. Find out where and when these restrictions and closures are.
PR9 9YL, United Utilities Water Limited: permit surrender issued – EPR/XP3337QR/S004
View the surrender issued for Southport Wastewater Treatment Works, Southport under the Industrial Emissions Directive.
GU5 9DA, Island Gas Limited: permit partial surrender issued - EPR/EB3100FC/S005
View the partial surrender issued for Albury Wellsite, Albury under the Industrial Emissions Directive.
Dry weather and drought in England 2026: summary reports
Summary reports on dry weather and drought in England in 2026 and how it affects public water supply, agriculture, energy and the environment.
GL2 9QL, Safran Landing Systems Services UK Ltd: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/BL0138IP/V006
View the application submitted by Safran Landing Systems Services UK Ltd for Plating Facility Meteor Bus Park, Gloucester.
River Thames: lock keeper service
Information on the lock keeper service on the River Thames.
Northumbrian Water Limited (NPS/WR/046922, NPS/WR/046923, NPS/WR/046924, NPS/WR/046927, NPS/WR/046928 and NPS/WR/047436): applications made to abstract water
The Environment Agency has received applications from Northumbrian Water Limited for licences to abstract (take) water.
Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions Limited (NPS/WR/046917): application made to abstract water
The Environment Agency has received an application from Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions Limited for a licence to abstract (take) water.
Operation Unite: Nationwide crackdown marks new phase in fight against waste crime
42 waste sites were inspected, resulting in 17 permits suspended or revoked and over 30 criminal investigations triggered.
Prolonged Dry Weather Navigation Restrictions: river restriction notice
Information on the restrictions affecting the navigation on the River Thames.
EN3 7NJ, J. MURPHY & SONS LIMITED: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/QP3724MT/A001
View the application submitted by J. MURPHY & SONS LIMITED for Brimsdown National Grid Substation, off Mollison Avenue, Greater London, EN3 7NJ
SP6 2AJ, Ian Fitzgerald: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/BP3626MD/A001
View the application submitted by Ian Fitzgerald for Doran, HALE ROAD, FORDINGBRIDGE, SP6 2AJ
Using unbound incinerator bottom ash aggregate in construction: RPS 325
Environment Agency regulatory position on using unbound incinerator bottom ash aggregate (IBAA) in construction.
Rainfall and river flow: weekly reports for England
Weekly reports on rainfall and river flow in England for the last 3 months.
NE46 4HX, DJ & M Parry Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/XP3126LG/A001
View the permit issued for Well House Farm, Hexham under the Industrial Emissions Directive.
CA6 4RW, North West Recycling Limited: environmental permit draft decision advertisement – EPR/DP3393LV/V009
View the draft decision for North West Recycling Limited for North West Recycling Ltd, Carlisle.
General binding rules: small sewage discharge to the ground
How to meet the general binding rules if your septic tank or small sewage treatment plant releases (discharges) waste water to the ground.
B79 0JS, National Tyre Recovery Limited: environmental permit application advertisement – EPR/AP3724LV/V002
View the application submitted by National Tyre Recovery Limited for National Tyre Recovery, Warton.
The Canal & River Trust (NPS/WR/047088): application made to abstract water
The Environment Agency has received an application from The Canal & River Trust for a licence to abstract (take) water.
Scampston Farming Company Limited (NPS/WR/046828, NPS/WR/046829, NPS/WR/046830, NPS/WR/046832 & NPS/WR/046984): applications made to abstract water
The Environment Agency has received applications from Scampston Farming Company Limited to vary licences to abstract (take) water.
Avove Limited (NPS/WR/045632): application made to abstract water
The Environment Agency has received an application from Avove Limited for a licence to abstract (take) water.
John Innes Centre (NPS/WR/046930): application made to abstract water
The Environment Agency has received an application from John Innes Centre to vary a licence to abstract (take) water.
Environment Agency executive directors and board members' expenses
Expenses incurred by Environment Agency executive directors and board members.
River restoration project to reduce flood risk in Shipley
River restoration project at Northcliffe Dike in Shipley to improve water quality, increase biodiversity and help reduce the risk of flooding in the area.
TA5 2QR, Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/KB3444KW/A001
View the application submitted by Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions Limited for Eastern Green Link 2 Bridgewater TA5 2QR
Wargrave and Shiplake Regatta and Swim 2026: river restriction notice
Information on the restrictions affecting the navigation on the River Thames.
Wraysbury and Old Windsor Regatta 2026: river restriction notice
Information on the restrictions affecting the navigation on the River Thames.
Thames Marathon Swim 2026: river restriction notice
Information on the restrictions affecting the navigation on the River Thames.
Swim Oxford Farmoor to Godstow 10k 2026: river restriction notice
Information on the restrictions affecting the navigation on the River Thames.
Henley Town and Visitor's Regatta 2026: river restriction notice
Information on the restrictions affecting the navigation on the River Thames.
Thames Valley Skiff Club Walton Reach Regatta 2026: river restriction notice
Information on the restrictions affecting the navigation on the River Thames.
Sunbury Amateur Regatta 2026: river restriction notice
Information on the restrictions affecting the navigation on the River Thames.
Kent waste operator loses environmental permit
Fire-risk among Environment Agency’s many concerns
YO26 7QF, Leading Solvent Supplies Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/GB3904TM/V003
View the permit issued for Leading Solvent Supplies, Tockwith under the Industrial Emissions Directive.
SO21 3QS, Fortis IBA Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/FB3805GN/V006
View the permit issued for A303 IBA Facility, Andover under the Industrial Emissions Directive.
CH3 9NE, Beechdean Manufacturing Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/HP3125LZ/A001
View the permit issued for Drumlan Hall Farm, Tattenhall under the Industrial Emissions Directive.
LA14 4TL, Barrow Green Hydrogen Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/YP3425MZ/A001
View the permit issued for Barrow Green Hydrogen Plant, Barrow-in-Furness under the Industrial Emissions Directive.
Vehicle seizure notices
Notices of vehicles seized by the Environment Agency and how to claim them.
C111 11 35335: vehicle seizure notice
Vehicle seizure notice for C111 11 35335.
PL8 1JR, John Mildmay-White: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/YP3128MZ/A001
View the application submitted by John Mildmay-White for Efford House, Plymouth, PL8 1JR.
PL12 4AT, Mr William Trinnick and 5 others: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/KP3620MW/A001
View the application submitted by Mr William Trinnick and 5 others for Wearde Quay, Wearde Quay, Saltash, PL12 4AT
GU32 1LR, Winchester City Council: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/TP3522MM/A001
View the application submitted by Winchester City Council for The Rectory & 16–23 Doctors Lane, West Meon, Winchester, GU32 1LR.
OX26 1DJ, Bellway Homes Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/SP3226MU/A001
View the application submitted by Bellway Homes Limited: for The Lane, Green Lane, Chesterton, OX26 1DJ
EA commences criminal proceedings against Southern Water
Four former employees from Southern Water, including the former Chief Executive Officer Matthew Wright, face a charge of conspiracy to defraud.
U1: using waste in construction
Types of waste and how much you can use in building projects, landscaping and drainage works, or to maintain existing linear networks under a U1 exemption.
Pinnacle Plants International Ltd (NPS/WR/046017): application made to abstract water
The Environment Agency has received an application from Pinnacle Plants International Ltd for a licence to abstract (take) water.
Hendra Touring Caravan and Camping Park Limited (NPS/WR/047169): application made to abstract water
The Environment Agency has received an application from Hendra Touring Caravan and Camping Park Limited to vary a licence to abstract (take) water.
The Coal Authority (NPS/WR/047069): application made to abstract water
The Environment Agency has received an application from The Coal Authority for a licence to abstract (take) water.
Sussex joins Hampshire and Isle of Wight in prolonged dry weather
The Environment Agency has moved Sussex into a state of prolonged dry weather, joining Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
The West Country is now in prolonged dry weather
Change of status because of the environmental impact created by a lack of rainfall and high temperatures.
TR16 5DE, Harry James and 3 others: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/EP3522MZ/A001
View the application submitted by Harry James and 3 others: for Chy Ames (Little Wheal Jane and Chy an Whel), Wheal Rose, Scorrier, TR16 5DE
SO32 1HE, Heather Maidment: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/QP3826ME/A001
View the application submitted by Heather Maidment: for 1 Clevedon Cottages, Alma Lane, Southampton, Winchester City, SO32 1HE
TD15 2UZ, Remedx Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/ZP3222MM/A001
View the application submitted by Remedx Limited for Tweedside Trading Estate, Berwick upon Tweed, TD15 2UZ
Environment Agency takes action to maintain River Severn levels
The Environment Agency is taking action to protect water supplies and wildlife in the Midlands as dry weather continues to place pressure on river levels.
CB6 2AY, Mick George Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/LP3996ND/V012
View the application submitted by Mick George Limited for Witcham Meadlands Landfill, Chatteris.
National Drought Group steps up response after third heatwave
Parts of southern, central, and eastern England move closer to drought status
TQ13 7PN, Mr MF Fursdon: Water resources abstraction licence appeal – 14/46/004/0685
An objection against the Environment Agency’s proposal to vary a licence to abstract for the purpose of power generation at Waterleat Lodge, Widecombe-in-the-Moor, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 7PN
SR2008 No 9: storage of asbestos waste
Standard rules for the storage of asbestos waste.
Application for an environmental permit: part D3 notification of transfer
Complete part D3 if you want to transfer an existing flood risk activity permit for standalone flood risk activities.
Application for an environmental permit: part E3 notification of surrender
Complete part E3 if you want to surrender your flood risk activity permit.
FCERM business case templates
Business case templates for local authorities and internal drainage boards (IDBs) to support flood and coastal erosion risk management (FCERM) capital grant claims.
Proposals for an update to standard rules permit SR2008 No 9: storage of asbestos waste
We want your views on our proposal for a revised standard rules permit for storage of asbestos waste to improve the design and operation of permitted facilities in the asbestos waste sector.
Environment Agency secures £500k for Tame catchment improvements
The Environment Agency has secured £517,000 from United Utilities for sewage discharge breaches into the River Tame, funding environmental improvements.
River Wear fish counts
Daily and monthly upstream counts for salmon and sea trout at the fish counter at Framwellgate weir on the River Wear, Durham.
River Tyne fish counts
Daily and monthly upstream counts for salmon and sea trout at the fish counter at Riding Mill on the main River Tyne.
River Tees fish counts
Daily and monthly upstream counts for salmon and sea trout at the fish counter at the Tees Barrage on the lower River Tees.
Environmental permits: regulatory position statements
When the Environment Agency will not require you to get a permit to carry out certain activities that they regulate.
Appeal if you've been refused connection to a public sewer
You can appeal to the Environment Agency if your water company has refused to provide a public sewer connection. Or if you want to dispute when they will provide the sewer by.
ME16 0LE, FCC Recycling (UK) Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/KB3102KL/V003
View the application submitted by FCC Recycling (UK) Limited for Allington Household Waste Recycling Centre, Allington.
B37 5HA, Solihull Community Housing: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/PP3692FS/V004
View the application submitted by Solihull Community Housing for Solihull Community Housing, Birmingham.
TR8 4LX, Matthew Mack: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/UP3824ME/A001
View the application submitted by Matthew Mack for Trugo Farm Cottages, Trugo Farm, Whitecross, Newquay, Cornwall, TR8 4LX.
PE6 7DP, Rebecca Hetherington: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/PP3726MC/A001
View the application submitted by Rebecca Hetherington for 32 Maxey Road, Helpston, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 7DP.
W1D 4A, Soho Estates Portfolio Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/FP3922MJ/A001
View the application submitted by Soho Estates Portfolio Limited for Ilona Rose House, Manette Street, London, W1D 4A.
CO6 1AL, Andrew Carter: environmental permit application advertisement -EPR/SP3026MB/A001-2
View the application submitted by Andrew Carter for Mill Hill Cottage, Earls Colne Road, Colchester, CO6 1AL.
SL6 9PA, Patrick Noone: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/PP3126MP/A001
View the application submitted by Patrick Noonee for 1 Royal Cottages, Cookham, Cookham Dean, Maidenhead, SL6 9PA
DE24 5AA, Miller Homes Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/WP3128MF/A001
View the application submitted by Miller Homes Limited for Land off Chellaston Lane, Chellaston Lane, Boulton Moor, Derby, DE24 5AA.
Deconstruction of the Henley Royal Regatta course 2026: river restriction notice
Information on the restrictions affecting the navigation on the River Thames.
Preparing a hydrogeological impact assessment
When and how to prepare a hydrogeological impact assessment (HIA) before you apply for a groundwater abstraction licence.
Temporary waste temperature exchange equipment (WTEE) storage due to national treatment capacity constraints: RPS 375
Environment Agency regulatory position on when you can exceed storage capacity at permitted or unpermitted sites in response to current national treatment capacity constraints for WTEE.
Southern Water fined £7.1 million for sewage pollution
Beaches forced to close, local trade hit, equipment failure and lack of oversight by company.
YO7 4JD, Mr Peter Barley, Mrs Carole Barley, Mr Samuel Barley and Mrs Jennifer Hirst : environmental permit issued - EPR/EP3727LS/A001
View the permit issued for Manor Farm Eggs, Thirsk under the Industrial Emissions Directive.
SY4 4HG, Hazledene Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/PP3328MK/A001
View the permit issued for Butlers Bank Farm, Shawbury under the Industrial Emissions Directive.