Environmental guidance for your business in Northern Ireland & Scotland

Permits, licences and exemptions

Your business may require a permit, licence or other authorisation before you carry out certain activities.

This section provides guidance on what you have to do, as well as providing information on how to apply for permits, licences or authorisations.

Permits and licences - An overview

Pollution Prevention and Control (PPC) Permits

SEPA Special Waste Consignment Notes – updated position, The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is now accepting special waste consignment notes (SWCNs) by email only.
DAERA Waste Policy Tracker, The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has published a Waste policy tracker to stay informed of waste policy developments.

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