Get the Permit Right.
First Time.

Environmental permit applications are complex, time-consuming, and frequently returned by the Environment Agency due to errors or missing information. We manage the entire process — from pre-application through to determination — so you get the permit you need without the delays.

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A Returned Application Costs You Months

The Environment Agency charges a non-refundable application fee regardless of outcome. If your application is returned as invalid or refused, you pay again to resubmit — and wait another 4 months for determination. An incomplete or incorrectly framed application is one of the most expensive mistakes a waste business can make. We make sure it doesn't happen.

Permit Application Services

Whether you're starting from scratch, changing your activities, or closing a site — we handle the paperwork and the EA.

New Permit Applications

Standard rules or bespoke — we identify the right permit type for your activities, prepare the full application package, and manage EA queries through to determination.

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Permit Variations

Changing your waste activities, increasing throughput, or modifying your site layout all require a permit variation. We draft the technical case and manage the EA process.

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Permit Transfers

Buying or selling a permitted waste site? We manage the permit transfer to the new operator — ensuring continuity of compliance and no gap in permitted status.

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Pre-Application Consultation

Engaging the EA before you submit significantly improves the chances of first-time approval. We manage the pre-application process and use EA feedback to strengthen your submission.

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Supporting Documentation

Fire Prevention Plans, Pollution Prevention Plans, site plans, waste acceptance procedures — we produce all technical supporting documents the EA requires.

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Permit Surrenders

Closing a permitted site requires a formal surrender accepted by the EA. We manage the surrender application, site condition report, and EA liaison to achieve a clean closure.

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Why Applications Fail

Wrong permit type selected for the waste activities being carried out

Inadequate site plans or missing technical drawings

Fire Prevention Plan or Pollution Prevention Plan absent or inadequate

Waste acceptance procedures not documented correctly

Operator competence evidence insufficient

Application narrative doesn't address EA technical guidance

Non-refundable fee paid, then application returned as invalid

What We Bring

Direct experience of EA requirements across standard and bespoke permit types

We prepare all technical supporting documents — FPP, PPP, site plans

We manage EA queries and requests for further information

Pre-application engagement to identify issues before submission

We know what the EA is looking for — because we work with EA guidance every day

Ongoing compliance support once your permit is granted

How It Works

A structured process that gives your application the best possible chance of first-time approval.

Initial Consultation

We discuss your site, activities, and objectives — and advise on the right permit type, likely timescales, and EA fees. No charge.

Pre-Application Preparation

We review your site against EA requirements and identify every document needed. For bespoke permits, we recommend pre-application consultation with the EA.

Application Drafting

We prepare the complete application — technical narrative, supporting documents, site plans, FPP, PPP, and operator competence evidence.

Submission & EA Management

We submit on your behalf and manage all EA correspondence, requests for further information, and public consultation responses.

Determination & Ongoing Compliance

Once granted, your permit conditions become your compliance framework. We can move straight into ongoing compliance monitoring to keep your permit safe.

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