Under the Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999, some industrial premises need an environmental permit to operate.
Check if you need a permit on GOV.UK
What you need to know
- You must have an environmental permit before starting any regulated activity.
- Applications are made either to your local council or the Environment Agency, depending on the type of activity.
- Your application may be reviewed by other organisations and the public.
- Once granted, permit details are added to a public register.
- You can request confidentiality for commercial or national security reasons.
How to apply
- Apply for a Part A2 permit
- Apply for a Part B permit
Notify us of a change
For any changes to an existing permit please contact environmentalprotection@norwich.gov.uk
Fees and processing
- You must pay a one-off fee when you apply.
- If your permit is approved, you’ll also need to pay a yearly subsistence charge.
- Applications are processed within 14 days of receiving payment.
- A decision is made within four months. If your application is refused, you will be told and can appeal.
See Defra's fees and charges (PDF)
Public register
All issued environmental permits are published on the council’s public register.
Environmental permits register (PDF, 163.79 KB)
