Some industrial processes have the potential to cause pollution. Since 1990 many of these processes have required an 'authorisation' to operate and are inspected annually. Those industrial processes that have the potential to cause only air pollution; the local authority is responsible for their inspection and authorisation. The Pollution Prevention Control Act 1999 and Pollution Prevention Control Regulations 2000, require that processes identified in the act, or by regulations made under the act, have to have a permit to operate.
The Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999 meets the requirements of the European Directive on Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control and covers a wider range of industrial processes using A1, A2 and B classifications. Local authorities control A2 and B processes. The Pollution Prevention Control Act 1999 and Pollution Prevention Control Regulations 2000, require that processes identified in the act, or by regulations made under the act, to have a permit to operate.
Waltham Forest Council is responsible for authorising and inspecting all A2 and Part B processes within the borough and include activities such as vehicle re-spraying, furniture manufacture and unloading of petrol. Any person operating a process that requires a permit must submit an application, with a fee, to the local authority. The authority must then issue a permit in accordance with government guidance. The operator of the process must comply with the conditions of the permit and they will be subject to inspection to ensure this is the case.
Guidance and information regarding fees and charges has been issued by the government to help both local authorities and industry and is available at:
http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/ppc/index.htm
If you think you might need a permit to operate, please complete the pre-application form and either return by email or post. Contact details are on the form. Click here to access the form.
Pre-application form for industrial installation
Pre-application form for industrial installation
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To see a list of permitted industrial premises in the London Borough of Waltham Forest as at October 2007:Waltham Forest list of Registered Part B Permitted Premises
Currently there are no A2 industrial premises in the borough of Waltham Forest.
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Environmental Health
Environment and Regeneration
Waltham Forest Council
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