Environment Agency (England)
Short name: EA
Environmental permitting, water quality, industrial emissions.
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Open in Browser →River Thames: current river conditions
The current conditions affecting boaters on the River Thames and what the warnings mean.
River Thames: lock keeper service
Information on the lock keeper service on the River Thames.
S024 9TN, Mr Francis Bradshaw, Mr Steve Howell, Mr Rhys Evans, Mr Graham Turner: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/DP3421MK/A001
View the application submitted by Mr Francis Bradshaw, Mr Steve Howell, Mr Rhys Evans, Mr Graham Turner for 41, 42, 43 and 44, Brown Candover, Alresford, SO24 9TN
WS15 3AD, Henry Hill: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/LP3427MM/A001
View the application submitted by Henry Hill for The Granary, PINFOLD LANE, RUGELEY, WS15 3AD.
WD3 5HB, Richard Parsons: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/JP3521MV/A001
View the application submitted by Richard Parsons for Blyth House, Shepherds Lane, Chorleywood, Hertfordshire, WD3 5HB.
GU10 2PZ, Andy Davies: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/FP3827MX/A001
View the application submitted by Andy Davies for Woodcote, Pond Lane, Farnham, GU10 2PZ.
SN9 6HT, Melanie Sims: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/VP3726MA/A001
View the application submitted by Melanie Sims for Drove House, Manningford Abbots, Pewsey, SN9 6HT.
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.
Second stage of Ventnor coastline investigations begin
Ground survey investigations for the Ventnor Coastal Defence Scheme will begin mid-September.
Water situation: national monthly reports for England 2026
Monthly reports on rainfall, soil moisture deficit, river flows, groundwater levels and reservoir levels.
Rainfall and river flow: weekly reports for England
Weekly reports on rainfall and river flow in England for the last 3 months.
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.
Burford Bridge Abingdon Works 2026: river restriction notice
Information on the restrictions affecting the navigation on the River Thames.
IG11 0EQ, Jac Skip Hire Limited: environmental permit application advertisement – EPR/FB3109HT/V002
View the application submitted by Jac Skip Hire Limited for Jac Skip Hire Limited, Barking.
Pia Spragg (NPS/WR/047450): application made to abstract water
The Environment Agency has received an application from Pia Spragg for a licence to abstract (take) water.
Canal & River Trust (NPS/WR/047491): application made to abstract water
The Environment Agency has received an application from Canal & River Trust to vary a licence to abstract (take) water.
YO17 8HF, Mason Farming: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/EP3509SG/V002
View the application submitted by Mason Farming for Butterwick Whins, Malton.
Persistent organic pollutants (POPs)
Information relating to persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
Locations of high priority waste sites in England
A list of waste sites in England that are causing concerns within local communities.
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.
Farmpoint Limited (NPS/WR/047295): application made to abstract water
The Environment Agency has received an application from Farmpoint Limited for a licence to abstract (take) water.
K.P.2 Limited (NPS/WR/047607): application made to abstract water
The Environment Agency has received an application from K.P.2 Limited for a licence to abstract (take) water.
RM9 6QD, Hanson Quarry Products Europe Limited: environmental permit application advertisement – EPR/BB3005TG/V003
View the application submitted by Hanson Quarry Products Europe Limited for Dagenham Dock Aggregate Recycling Facility, Dagenham.
WS10 7NR, Biffa Waste Services Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/XP3631SE/C005
View the permit issued for Wednesbury Waste Management Resource Centre, Wednesbury under the Industrial Emissions Directive.
Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) public registers
Registers of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) producers, approved exporters, approved authorised treatment facilities and producer compliance schemes.
Monitoring stack emissions: carbon capture plants with solvent-based abatement
How to monitor emissions from post combustion carbon capture plants that use solvent- based abatement to remove carbon dioxide from stack gas emissions.
Noise impact assessments involving calculations or modelling
Information you must submit to the Environment Agency in a noise impact assessment that uses computer modelling or spreadsheet calculations.
Water company fined record £900k after coastline sewage spill
United Utilities Limited fined £900,000 for five environmental permit offences following successful Environment Agency investigation into sewage spill.
Cookham Lock Sluice Works 2026: river closure notice
Information on the closures affecting the navigation on the River Thames.
Two more men arrested for illegal waste dumping at Kidlington site
Further arrests made as part of Environment Agency investigation, supported by Surrey Police and the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit
Monitoring discharges to water: CEN and ISO monitoring methods
Formerly part of M18, index of CEN and ISO monitoring methods for monitoring discharges to water.
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.
LN13 9NU, L.J. Fairburn and Son Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/QP3722MU/A001
View the permit issued for Hasthorpe Grange Farm, Lincolnshire under the Industrial Emissions Directive.
LE9 3GP, OCL Regeneration Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/JP3222LF/A001
View the permit issued for Land at Croft Quarry, Croft under the Industrial Emissions Directive.
S71 3HJ, Donald Ward Limited: environmental permit application advertisement – EPR/YP3826MQ/A001
View the application submitted by Donald Ward Limited for Barnsley, Barnsley.
PE10 0DN, Lincolnshire County Council: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/DB3705KN/V003
View the application submitted by Lincolnshire County Council for Bourne H W R C, Bourne.
Illegal waste site at former Yorkshire quarry shut down
The Environment Agency has blocked access to a former quarry in West Yorkshire where waste has been dumped illegally.
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.
Storing waste PFOA-containing firefighting foams and wastes from their decontamination and replacement: RPS 376
Environment Agency regulatory position on when you can store PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) foam wastes for longer than allowed by non-waste framework directive exemptions.
Rye Harbour: passage, pilot and mooring information for boaters
Navigation, passage planning, pilotage service, mooring details and charges for boaters using Rye Harbour.
SW1X 7AW, Cleveland Clinic London Ltd: environmental permit application advertisement – EPR/XB3557KE/A001
View the application submitted by Cleveland Clinic London Ltd for Cleveland Clinic London, London.
Environment Agency: make a request for information under FOI or EIR
How to submit a Freedom of Information (FOI) or Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) request to the Environment Agency.
SP4 6HQ, Harvey Farms (Winterbourne) Limited: permit surrender issued - EPR/LP3539UR/S008
View the surrender issued for Manor Farm Pig Unit, Salisbury under the Industrial Emissions Directive.
S10 2JF, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust: environmental permit issued - EPR/WP3623MF/A001
View the permit issued for Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield under the Industrial Emissions Directive.
Reservoir safety research strategy - 2026
This report sets out the strategic direction for our research and explains the evidence we have used to identify our priority research areas.
Reservoir safety
Guides about reservoir safety for owners, operators and engineers.
SO51 SAF, Golden Larch Group Limited: environmental: permit application advertisement EPR/YP3026MG/A001
View the application submitted by Golden Larch Group Limited; Golden Larch Fencing, Romsey Road, Ower, Hampshire, SO51 SAF
PL11 3LH, Andrew P Finch: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/UP3127MG
View the application submitted by Andrew P Finch for DownDerry Lodge and The Chicken Shack, Downderry, Torpoint, Cornwall, PL11 3LH.
WV11 2BD, Skanska Construction UK Limited: environmental: permit application advertisement EPR/WP3926MQ/A001
View the application submitted by Skanska Construction UK Limited M54-M6 Link Road, Mill Lane, Shareshill, WV11 2BD
TA24 7SL, Elizabeth Oakley, Edward Greeal, Shirley Hall & Rodney Smith: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/UP3527ME/A001
View the application submitted by Elizabeth Oakley, Edward Greeal, Shirley Hall & Rodney Smith for OS 322, Simonsbath, Somerset, TA24 7SL.
NG34 9PR, Mrs Jessica Middleton: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/PP3027MP/A001
View the application submitted by Mrs Jessica Middleton for Thorpe House, Ewerby Thorpe, Sleaford, NG34 9PR.
PO20 1NW, Natures Way Foods Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/SB3341KW
View the application submitted by Natures Way Food Limited for Natures Way Foods Ltd, Runcton Facility, Chichester Food Park, Bognor Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 1NW.
RG8 9NH, Meredith Montgomery: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/VP3021MA
View the application submitted by Meredith Montgomery for Church Farm House, Church Farm, Lower Basildon, RG8 9NH.
SN15 4LH, Wessex Water Services Limited: environmental: permit application advertisement 011550/V001
View the application submitted by Wessex Water Services Limited for: Langley Burrel Sewage Pumping Station, Chippenham, SN15 4LH
SY5 7ET, RSPCA: environmental: permit application advertisement S/02/55425/SG/V002
View the application submitted by RSPCA for: Gonsal Fram, Dorrington, Shrewsbury, SY5 7ET
Hall Hunter Partnership (Farming) (NPS/WR/047559): application made to abstract water
The Environment Agency has received an application from Hall Hunter Partnership (Farming) for a licence to abstract (take) water.
Yorkshire Water Services Limited (NPS/WR/047305): application made to impound water
The Environment Agency has received an application from Yorkshire Water Services Limited to vary a licence to impound water.
Boarcross Limited (NPS/WR/047586): application made to abstract water
The Environment Agency has received an application from Boarcross Limited for a licence to abstract (take) water.
Environment Secretary visits Havant Thicket reservoir as government strengthens water resilience amid ongoing drought
Environment Secretary visits Havant Thicket, England's first new reservoir in over 30 years as water resilience is a top government priority
HU12 0DG, Richard Sadler, Howard Sadler and Beverley Sadler: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/RP3028MM/A002
View the application submitted by Richard Sadler, Howard Sadler and Beverley Sadler for Thorps Farm, Thornton Le Moor.
Investigation as 3 illegal waste dumps found in the North East
The Environment Agency is investigating three North East illegal waste dumps amounting to almost 3,500 tonnes of waste.
GU37 7PD, Barchester Propco 2019 Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/TP3327MH/A001
View the application submitted by Barchester Propco 2019 Limited for Wenham Holt Nursing Home, London Road, Hill Brow, Liss, Hampshire GU37 7PD
TR4 9PD, Mr David Plant: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/TP3327MH/A001
View the application submitted by Mr David Plant for Annex, White Rose Cottage, The Crescent, Perranwell, Goonhavern, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9PD
Builder pays £201,500 to charities after silting watercourses
The Environment Agency has secured a six-figure sum for environmental causes from a national house builder after silt was jetted into watercourses.
GU34 5AG, Mr Douglas Bonham and Mrs Lesley Bonham: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/RP3221MA/A001
View the application submitted by Mr Douglas Bonham and Mrs Lesley Bonham for Mapledene House, Brislands Lane, Four Marks GU34 5AG
BA12 7DR, Mrs Ruth Dunmill: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/CP3221ML/A001
View the application submitted by Mrs Ruth Dunmill for Majem, Sand Street, Longbridge, Deverill,Warminster, Wiltshire BA12 7DR.
HR6 9SR, Gethin Probert and 3 others: environmental: permit application advertisement EPR/VB3798VH/A001
View the application submitted by Gethin Probert and 3 others for: Hill Barn Farm, Aymestrey, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9SR
EX23 0JZ, John May: environmental: permit application advertisement EPR/SP3927MYA001
View the application submitted by John May for: Ludon Hill, Ludon Chalet, Crackington Haven, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 0JZ
EX35 6PS, Lawrence Slade and 3 others: environmental: permit application advertisement EPR/ZP3421MX/A001
View the application submitted by Lawrence Slade and 3 others for Kilmington, Little Lee and Foxleigh, Brendon, Devon, EX35 6PS
LE7 7HJ, Jim Burke environmental: permit application advertisement EPR/RP3521MP/A001
View the application submitted by Jim Burke for 19 Stamford Drive, Cropston, Leicester, LE7 7HJ
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust (NPS/WR/047067, NPS/WR/047729 and NPS/WR/047804): applications made to impound water
The Environment Agency has received applications from Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust for licences to impound water.
Vinci Building Limited (NPS/WR/047141): application made to abstract water
The Environment Agency has received an application from Vinci Building Limited for a licence to abstract (take) water.
Clacton-on-Sea Golf Club Limited (NPS/WR/045457): application made to abstract water
The Environment Agency has received an application from Clacton-on-Sea Golf Club Limited for a licence to abstract (take) water.
Groobox Limited (NPS/WR/045345): application made to abstract water
The Environment Agency has received an application from Groobox Limited for a licence to abstract (take) water.
CA14 4JH, FCC Recycling (UK) Limited: environmental permit variation advertisement
View the application submitted by FCC Recycling (UK) Limited for Lillyhall Landfill Site, Joseph Noble Road, Workington, CA14 4JH. The operator has applied to vary EPR/MB3091DL to include specific activity limits to align with the Energy Security Bill and OECD Low Level Waste Exclusion criteria.
CM22 6HT, Biffa Landfill Solutions Limited: environmental permit refused - EPR/PP3735SW/V009
The refusal by the Environment Agency of a permit application for a landfill facility in Ugley, Essex.
River Arun internal drainage district (IDD)
Arrangements on how to manage flood risk in the River Arun internal drainage district (IDD).
All reservoir panel engineers: contact details
Appoint a panel engineer for your reservoir.
Supervising panel engineers: contact details
Appoint a panel engineer for your reservoir.
Waste crime reporting in England: heat maps
These maps show where people in England are calling from to report waste crime to the Environment Agency.
Defra privacy notice: National Fraud Initiative
Information on how your personal data relating to financial transactions may be used in counter-fraud and error data matching exercises.
Cookham Lock Sluice Works 2026: river closure notice
Information on the closures affecting the navigation on the River Thames.
BR6 7NS, Mr Geoffrey Harris and Mrs Tracey Harris: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/FP3122MX/A001
View the application submitted by Mr Geoffrey Harris and Mrs Tracey Harris for Fonthill, Orchard Road, Orpington, BR6 7NS.
SP11 7JS, Nicolas Grey: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/QP3928MY/A001
View the application submitted by Nicolas Grey for West Mill, Fullerton Road, Wherwell, SP11 7JS.
NR34 9XP, William Wilcox: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/YP3721MF
View the application submitted by «apcName» for Ashtree Cottage, Darby Road, Beccles, NR34 9XP.
SO32 1PZ, Alan Hewlett: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/SP3127MU/A001
View the application submitted by Alan Hewlett for Coombs Cottage, The Crescent, Southampton, SO32 1PZ.
Environment Agency invites boating community views on waterways
New National Navigation Strategy out for consultation. Developed with staff and representatives from stakeholder groups. Views sought before 21 October.
Low risk waste positions: animals and animal waste
The Environment Agency has provided these LRWPs for waste operations that it considers may be suitable for an exemption.
Storing dead wild animals collected from highways and public areas: RPS 378
Environment Agency regulatory position on storing dead wild animals collected from highways and public areas, where there’s no known or suspected infectious disease risk.
Energy savings opportunity scheme (ESOS): find out if you qualify and how to comply
Find out if you qualify for the energy savings opportunity scheme (ESOS) and how to meet the requirements to make your business more energy efficient.
Rogue waste gangs exposed as heat maps reveal England's illegal dumping hotspots
New Environment Agency heat maps show where suspected waste crime is being reported, helping identify hotspots and target enforcement activity.
DL7 9FB, Potters Farm Production LLP: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/BP3923UM/A001
View the application submitted by Potters Farm Production LLP for Thornton Le Moor Poultry Unit, Thornton Le Moor.
Waste crime in England
Report waste crime, dispose of waste correctly, and find out about government plans to reduce illegal waste activity across England.
Large producers that stop performing producer functions: RPS 377
Environment Agency regulatory position on large producers stopping producer functions and the requirement to register and report data.
RG8 9NY, Thames Water Utilities Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/NB3344KA/A001
View the application submitted by Thames Water Utilities Limited for Basildon Park Sewage Treatment Works, Mead Lane, Lower Basildon, RG8 9NY.
OX49 5DL, Thames Water Utilities Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/NB3242KC/A001
View the application submitted by Thames Water Utilities Limited for Shirburn STW, Pyrton Village Road, Watlington, OX49 5DL
RG20 8QX, Thames Water Utilities Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/NB3244KV/A001
View the application submitted by Thames Water Utilities Limited for Leckhampstead Sewage Treatment Works, Wantage Road, Leckhampstead, RG20 8QX
KT22 8QA, Thames Water Utilities Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/NB3246KD/A001
View the application submitted by Thames Water Utilities Limited for Headley (Surrey) Sewage Treatment Works, Mill Way, KT22 8QA