Industrial activity authorisations
Industrial activities cover a wide range of sectors, including:
- energy activities, such as combustion and refining
- metals production and processing
- mineral activities, such as production of cement, lime, glass and ceramics
- production of chemicals, including fertilisers and pharmaceuticals
- waste activities, such as operating a landfill site or incinerator
- timber and paper, such as manufacture, treatment or preservation of wood products
- activities involving the use of solvents, such as coating, printing and dry cleaning
- agriculture and food industries, such as slaughterhouses, intensive farming installations, tanneries
Industrial activities are regulated by:
- Pollution prevention and control (PPC) permits, in Northern Ireland
- EASR authorisations, in Scotland
PPC permits in Northern Ireland
In Northern Ireland, if your business carries out an industrial activity, you may need a PPC permit. You can apply for a PPC permit from the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) or your district council
You must comply with the conditions of your permit.
EASR industrial activity authorisations in Scotland
In Scotland, if your business carries out an industrial activity, you may need an EASR industrial activity authorisation. You can apply for an EASR authorisation from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA).
You must comply with the conditions of your authorisation.
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