Information about industrial premises that can cause pollution
Pollution
Industrial premises that have potential to cause pollution are called permitted or 'prescribed' processes. The Pollution Prevention & Control Act 1999 lists processes that need a permit to operate.
Types of premises
Local Authority Pollution Prevention and Control (LAPPC)
We permit and regulate smaller activities known as part b installations. These include petrol stations and concrete batchers. We monitor these for emissions to air only.
Public Register of Permitted Installations
Local Authority Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (LA-IPPC)
We permit and regulate larger activities known as A2 installations. We monitor these for emissions to air, water (including discharge to sewer) land, and a range of other activities.
Integrated Pollution Prevention Control (IPPC)
The largest activities such as power stations are known as A1 installations. The Environment Agency regulate these, and have a public register.
How to apply
You can apply online for a part b installation permit and an A2 permit. Or you can download the forms from the list below.
Part B forms
The part B forms available are:
- Part B general application form
- Mobile Plant application form
- Petrol Station application form
- Timber Activity application form
- Transfer application form
- Variation application form
- Surrender application form
- Declaration of reduced operation
- Vehicle respraying application
Part A2 forms
For part A2 forms, please contact environmental.quality@west-norfolk.gov.uk in the first instance to discuss your proposed application.
Model logs and forms
Please complete our Crusher Log Form.
Fees and charges
An initial fee is required at the time the application is made. Operators must then pay subsistence charges yearly to support our regulatory input to this service. Central government set the level of subsistence. There is a charge of £52 for late payment of subsistence fees.
All fees and charges must be paid to us.