Environmental Permitting

Do I need a permit

Your business may need an Environmental Permit if your activities could cause emissions to:

air
land
water

Check if you need a permit on the GOV.UK website.

You may also need to:

update (vary) your permit if your activity changes
transfer it if ownership changes
close (surrender) it if the activity stops

How to change details of your environmental permit, transfer it to somebody else or cancel it.

Small waste oil burners

Rules have changed for small waste oil burners (SWOBs), such as heaters used in garages. These devices are now covered by the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) and strict rules apply, including monitoring and reporting.

What this means for you

you can no longer burn waste oil in these heaters unless you get an environmental permit, and meet strict operating standards
in most cases, this makes using waste oil impractical and costly

What you can still do

You can continue to use these heaters with non-waste fuels, such as:
kerosene
gas oil
fuel oil

How to apply

To pay online, select Miscellaneous Payments option then chose the appropriate Env Permitting application.
To apply use of the following forms on GOV.UK:

Application for Environmental Permit A2

Application for Environmental Permit Part B

Application for Small Waste Incineration Plant Schedule 13A (opens in a new window)

To request hard copies of application forms please contact the Environmental Health Team by emailing ehteam@basingstoke.gov.uk

Fees

You must pay an application fee when applying
There is an annual charge once your permit is issued

Environmental permitting: resources for local authorities

Charging scheme for Local Authorities: Part B installations and mobile plant and solvent emission activities on GOV.UK website.

Application procedure

Application evaluation process
Checking your application	When we receive your application, we first check that it is complete. This is called being ‘duly made’. The application must include all the information needed for us to make a decision The decision process (called a determination) does not start until this check is complete. If your application is not complete: - we will return it to you - we will explain what is missing - any fees will be refunded
How long it takes	Once your application is duly made, we aim to decide it within: - A2 applications: 5 months and 3 weeks - Part B applications: 4 months - Dry cleaners and small waste oil burners: 3 months These timescales may be longer if: - we need more information from you - there is a confidentiality request - we need to consult on conditions outside your site - a longer time is agreed with you
Other application timescales	- substantial variations: 4 months - non-substantial variations: 3 months - permit transfers: 2 months - A2 permit surrender: 3 months Longer timescales may apply if agreed.
Surrendering a Part B permit	If you want to stop your activity you must give us at least 20 working days’ notice before the permit ends.

Will tacit consent apply

No. It is in the public interest that we process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from us within a reasonable period, please contact us on 01256 844844 or email ehteam@basingstoke.gov.uk

Failed application redress

We would suggest to contact us in the first instance. If you are dissatisfied with the refusal of a permit you have the right to appeal to the Secretary of State.

The General Guidance Manual on policy and procedures for A2 and B installations (DEFRA 2009) sets out the process.

License holder redress

We would suggest to contact us in the first instance. If you are dissatisfied with the dissatisfied with the conditions imposed you have the right to appeal to the Secretary of State.

The General Guidance Manual on policy and procedures for A2 and B installations (DEFRA 2009) sets out the process and is available on the DEFRA website.