Overview
The operation of certain industrial processes have the capacity to pollute the air around us and are consequently regulated by local authorities under a strict permitting regime in accordance with the Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999.
The requirements covers a broad range of new and existing industrial processes. Businesses which operate these premises must have a permit. The council decides whether or not to give a permit to an operator. The permit states the ways in which pollution is to be minimised.
In the law, the premises are known as 'installations'. Some are called 'Part B' and local authorities can only deal with air pollution from them. Additional sorts of pollution e.g. noise and vibration, waste, water pollution are controlled at 'Part A2' installations. 'Part A1' installations are usually larger or more complex industries and are regulated by the Environment Agency.
All permitted installations are available to view by contacting our Environmental Protection Team.