Environment Agency (England)
Short name: EA
Environmental permitting, water quality, industrial emissions.
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Open in Browser →River Thames: restrictions and closures
Navigation on the River Thames may be restricted or closed in certain areas. Find out where and when these restrictions and closures are.
Application for an environmental permit: part C4 vary a bespoke waste operation permit
Complete if you are applying to vary (change) an existing bespoke waste operation permit.
Application for new ground source or surface water source heating and cooling scheme: part B8
Complete if you are applying for an environmental permit and full abstraction licence for a ground source or surface water source heating and cooling scheme.
Form EPB: application for an environmental permit: part B6.6 existing small sewage discharges to ground within a source protection zone 1
Complete if you are applying for an environmental permit for an existing discharge to ground within a source protection zone 1.
Application for an environmental permit: part B4 new bespoke waste operation
Complete if you are applying for a new permit, or to change or transfer an existing permit.
Coordinated drought response intensifies amid extreme weather
Following COBR meeting chaired by Prime Minister, National Drought Group now moves to weekly meetings.
Appeal for information after illegal waste site shut down
The Environment Agency is investigating an illegal waste site at Hinckley in Leicestershire after local partners stopped further waste arriving on site.
Rainfall and river flow: weekly reports for England
Weekly reports on rainfall and river flow in England for the last 3 months.
CB8 8TU, Cargate Engineering Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/PP3524MM/A001
View the application submitted by Cargate Engineering Limited for The Sparrow Nest, Lady Green, Newmarket, CB8 8TU
LE7 2DL, Taylor Wimpey UK Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/YP3422MG/A001
View the application submitted by Taylor Wimpey UK Limited for Barkby Road - Syston, Barkby Road, Leicestershire, LE7 2DL.
PE8 6SE, Ms Daniella Calitri, Toni Calitri, Raph Johnson, Trish Crighton: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/AP3921ME/A001
View the application submitted by Ms Daniella Calitri, Toni Calitri, Raph Johnson, Trish Crighton for 4 Sheepwalk Cottages, Oundle Road, Peterborough, PE8 6SE.
BL9 6UG, STRABAG UK LIMITED: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/ZP3721MC/A001
View the application submitted by STRABAG UK LIMITED for TR6 Woodgate WTW Hill Compound, Land to east of M66 motorway, connecting Rochdale Road, Edenfield to Woodgate Hill WTW Compound, BURY, BL9 6UG.
Crockway Farms Limited (NPS/WR/047403): application made to abstract water
The Environment Agency has received an application from Crockway Farms Limited for/to vary a licence to abstract (take) water.
TS6 6UD, PD Teesport Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/BP3320LB/A001
View the application submitted by PD Teesport Limited for Teesport Waste Storage Facility, Middlesbrough.
S9 1HW, Ronald Hull Jnr. Ltd.: environmental permit issued - EPR/KB3902KR/V003
View the permit issued for Ron Hull Jnr. Limited, Grange Mill Lane, Sheffield under the Industrial Emissions Directive
RM13 9BU, ALBRIGHT TRANSFER STATION LIMITED: environmental permit issued - EPR/YP3891NY/V012
View the permit issued for Albright Transfer Station, Rainham under the Industrial Emissions Directive.
River Thames: current river conditions
The current conditions affecting boaters on the River Thames and what the warnings mean.
MWW Farms Limited (NPS/WR/047340): application made to abstract water
The Environment Agency has received an application from MWW Farms Limited for a licence to abstract (take) water.
Yorkshire Water Services Limited (NPS/WR/047211): application made to abstract water
The Environment Agency has received an application from Yorkshire Water Services Limited to vary a licence to abstract (take) water.
Project No.5 Limited (NPS/WR/043501): application made to abstract water
The Environment Agency has received an application from Project No.5 Limited for a licence to abstract (take) water.
Yorkshire Water Services Limited (NPS/WR/047232): application made to abstract water
The Environment Agency has received an application from Yorkshire Water Services Limited to vary a licence to abstract (take) water.
TS10 4RF, Argo Natural Resources Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/XP3429LR/A001
View the permit issued for DEScycle Metals Recovery Installation, Redcar under the Industrial Emissions Directive.
PM orders crackdown on the criminal gangs profiting from illegal waste and blighting communities
New crackdown unites government, regulators, police, local government, and Mayors against criminal gangs behind illegal waste sites.
BS40 7XW, Peter Thompson and three others: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/EP3021MB/A001
View the application submitted by Peter Thompson, Sarah Francombe, Robert Niven and Nigel Callaghan for Swiss Cottage, Charterhouse-On-Mendip, Blagdon, Bristol, BS40 7XW.
PE31 6WP, Mr Paul Jassles: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/RP3326MX/A001
View the application submitted by Mr Paul Jassles for 3 Town Farm Barns, Lynn Road, Great Bircham, King’s Lynn, PE31 6WP.
EX23 0DG, Tinbrick Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/BP3021MJ/A001
View the application submitted by Tinbrick Limited for Trevissick Farmhouse, Poundstock, Cornwall, EX23 0DG.
Check if you must comply with EPR for packaging
Find out if you have obligations as a supplier or importer of packaging or packaged goods under extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging – and if you’re a large or small producer.
Check what to report for EPR for packaging as a large producer
This guidance explains your reporting responsibilities as a large producer under extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging. It explains how to identify what data you must report and understand which obligations do not apply to you.
Report packaging data
Sign in or create an account so that your organisation can report packaging data and meet its obligations under extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.
Eden Project Limited (NPS/WR/047343): application made to abstract water
The Environment Agency has received an application from Eden Project Limited to vary a licence to abstract (take) water.
Waste crime in England
Report waste crime, dispose of waste correctly, and find out about government plans to reduce illegal waste activity across England.
OX10 7DH, MIDLAND PIG PRODUCERS LIMITED: permit surrender issued EPR/QP3230UP/S007
View the surrender issued for Upper Farm Pig Unit, Warborough under the Industrial Emissions Directive.
CH2 4RX, Mersey Generation Limited: permit surrender issued – EPR/UP3228SW/S003
View the surrender issued for Proto Gas Generation Plant, Elton under the Industrial Emissions Directive.
NE61 4JX, Rothley Hall Management Company Limited: environmental permit application advertisement EPR/JP3423MA/A001
View the application submitted by Rothley Hall Management Company Limited for Rothley Hall, Rothley, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 4JX
SL6 6PJ, Craig Lowe and Kirsty Lowe: environmental permit application advertisement EPR/RP3822MK/A001
View the application submitted by Craig Lowe and Kirsty Lowe for Weather Top Cottage, Winter Hill Road, Maidenhead, SL6 6PJ
DT6 6EG, Rachel Broadway: environmental permit application advertisement EPR/HP3721MA/A001
View the application submitted by Rachel Broadway for Far Horizons, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6EG
TN31 6QY, Georgie Wates: environmental permit application advertisement EPR/XP3021MD/A001
View the application submitted by Georgie Wates for Hitherbury, Quickbourne Lane, Rye, TN31 6QY
SP5 4JB, Peter Barrett: environmental permit application advertisement EPR/UP3721MG/A001
View the application submitted by Peter Barrett for The Croft, Odstock, Salisbury, SP5 4JB
PR2 5NQ, Veolia ES Cleanaway (UK) Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/BU5500IC/V010
View the application submitted by Veolia ES Cleanaway (UK) Limited for Preston Waste Management Center, Preston.
River Tees fish counts
Daily and monthly upstream counts for salmon and sea trout at the fish counter at the Tees Barrage on the lower River Tees.
River Tyne fish counts
Daily and monthly upstream counts for salmon and sea trout at the fish counter at Riding Mill on the main River Tyne.
River Wear fish counts
Daily and monthly upstream counts for salmon and sea trout at the fish counter at Framwellgate weir on the River Wear, Durham.
BD2 1AS, Aire Valley Gas Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/TP3129LT/A001
View the application submitted by Aire Valley Gas Limited for Recovercyl, Bradford.
NR15 2QL, Christopher Sargent: environmental permit application advertisement – EPR/VP3138FM/V003
View the application submitted by Christopher Sargent for Friars Farm, Morningthorpe.
Storm overflow assessment framework 2025
How to assess the performance of and scope out improvements to storm overflows under Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations requirements.
TS10 4RF, Morgen Energy UK Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/PP3123MA/A003
View the application submitted by Morgen Energy UK Limited for Teesside Green Hydrogen, Redcar.
Nature-based solutions for sustainable water resources: Environment Agency position statement
The Environment Agency’s position on the use of nature-based solutions (NbS) to support sustainable water resources. Includes how they work, benefits and current evidence.
Nature-based solutions for water resources handbook
How to use nature-based solutions (NbS) to support sustainable water resources, including case studies and a literature review.
Notice of application for a drought order: River Severn
Notice of application for a drought order.
Lowland agricultural peat characteristics which influence water quality and peat hydrology
Investigates the influence of lowland agricultural peat on water quality, the effect peat properties have on water tables, and effective approaches to raising water tables.
HR2 8JE, ECD Poultry Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/FP3322MH/A001
View the application submitted by ECD Poultry Limited for Llanwarne Court Poultry Unit, Llanwarne.
CH65 4EF, Cheshire West Recycling Limited: environmental permit application advertisement – EPR/JB3005CJ/V003
View the application submitted by Cheshire West Recycling Limited for C W & C Canalside Operations Hub, Ellesmere Port.
Gloucester illegal waste site shut down
A court order is now in place prohibiting anyone from entering or importing waste onto a site at Severnside Farm, Gloucester.
CO6 2FP, Hobb Estates Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/TP3626MN/A001
View the application submitted by Hobb Estates Limited for Forest Lane, Earls Colne Business Park, Colchester, CO6 2FP.
BN15 0AY, Michael Tristram: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/VB3643KX/A001
View the application submitted by Michael Tristram for 1 – 4 Lychpole Farm Cottages, Tichfield, Sompting, BN15 0AY.
NR16 2QR, Georgina Watkins : environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/RP3021MN/A001
View the application submitted by Georgina Watkins for 6 Dolphin Terrence, Harling Road, Norwich, NR16 2QR.
GL54 4DN, Puesdown Property Management Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/XP3628MJ/A001
View the application submitted by Puesdown Property Management Limited for Blue Ridge House , Bramble Cottage, The Coach House, and Kings Orchard (The Old Puesdown Inn), A40, Cheltenham, GL54 4DN.
Environmental permit variation granted to Drax Power Limited
The Environment Agency has granted an environmental permit variation to Drax Power Limited in Yorkshire.
WA7 4QX, Watercycle Technologies Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/PP3322LR/A001
View the application submitted by Watercycle Technologies Limited for Watercycle Critical Minerals Recovery Plant, Runcorn.
Dry weather and drought in England 2026: summary reports
Summary reports on dry weather and drought in England in 2026 and how it affects public water supply, agriculture, energy and the environment.
Sizewell C Limited (NPS/WR/047455): application made to abstract water
The Environment Agency has received an application from Sizewell C Limited for a licence to abstract (take) water.
River Thames: lock keeper service
Information on the lock keeper service on the River Thames.
Hurley Regatta 2026: river restriction notice
Information on the restrictions affecting the navigation on the River Thames.
Climate Change Agreements (CCA): biennial reports
Sector and operator performance against CCA targets.
The Environment Agency's regulation of waste pneumatic tyres and their export
Findings of the internal review into the Environment Agency's regulation of waste pneumatic tyres and their export, focusing on the export of this waste to India.
BS34 8BU, Wain Homes (Severn Valley) Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/GP3024MT/A001
View the application submitted by Wain Homes (Severn Valley) Limited for Mulgrove Farm Village, Windsor Avenue, Bristol, BS34 8BU.
GL7 7BN, Mr Ian Hunter: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/SP3221MR
View the application submitted by Mr Ian Hunter for Larkhill, Larkhill, Cirencester, GL7 7BN.
PL30 5PJ, Mrs Katrina Walford: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/TP3625MC/A001
View the application submitted by Mrs Katrina Walford for Land Adjacent to Chycawlek, Rosenannon Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 5PJ.
TQ12 3LP, Devon County Council: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/QP3229LK/A001
View the application submitted by Devon County Council for Rydon Depot, Newton Abbot.
SL0 9JQ, Amazon Data Services UK Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/TP3621MM/A001
View the application submitted by Amazon Data Services UK Limited for Ridgeway Data Centre Emergency Back Up Generation Facility, Iver.
PE9 3AH, Robert Plant: permit surrender issued - EPR/WP3934TL/S003
View the surrender issued for Plant Eggs Poultry Farm, Stamford under the Industrial Emissions Directive.
YO25 3BN, Noble Foods Limited: permit surrender issued - EPR/BP3603MC/S005
View the surrender issued for Ling Farm Poultry Unit, Driffield under the Industrial Emissions Directive.
CV7 7LG, NRS Meriden Aggregates Ltd: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/CP3922MR/A001
View the application submitted by NRS Meriden Aggregates Ltd for NRS Meriden Banana Field, Coventry.
DN14 7YD, Metham Poultry Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/MP3320MZ/A001
View the application submitted by Metham Poultry Limited for Carr House Farm, Laxton.
DE6 1HA, Moy Park Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/TP3835PD/V008
View the permit issued for Moy Park Primary Factory, Ashbourne under the Industrial Emissions Directive.
CR0 4RR, Able Waste Services Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/LB3739AQ/V004
View the application submitted by Able Waste Services Limited for Able Waste Services Ltd, Croydon.
SL1 4JU, Iron Mountain (UK) Data Centre Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/LP3020MX/A001
View the application submitted by Iron Mountain (UK) Data Centre Limited for Iron Mountain (UK) Data Centre Limited, Slough.
Extra MSA Warrington Limited (NPS/WR/047136): application made to abstract water
The Environment Agency has received an application from Extra MSA Warrington Limited for a licence to abstract (take) water.
The Tweed Forum (NPS/WR/045946 and NPS/WR/046141): applications made to abstract water and to impound water
The Environment Agency has received applications from The Tweed Forum for a licence to abstract (take) water and an application for a licence to impound water.
TA11 6PZ, Westcombe Waste Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/QP3230LE/V005
View the application submitted by Westcombe Waste Limited for Whiscombe Hill Landfill, Somerton.
The Tide returns after 200 years due to £4.5m Restoration Scheme
The Environment Agency’s Greatham Marsh Restoration Scheme in Hartlepool sees the return of the tide for the first time in over 200 years.
Thames Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC) strategy
The Thames RFCC Strategy sets a clear direction for how the Committee will work with partners and communities over the next decade to manage flood and coastal erosion risk across the Thames region.
HG3 3LH, P&L Property Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/QP3024MR/A001
View the application submitted by Warren Forest Caravan Park for Warren Forest Caravan Park, Warsill, Ripley, Harrogate, HG3 3LH
EX23 9HA, P&L Property Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/QP3328MT/A001
View the application submitted by P&L Property Limited for Broomhill Manor, Poughill, Bude, EX23 9HA
TA7 8NU, Glen Sainsbury: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/RP/3024MD/A001
View the application submitted by Glen Sainsbury for Gatcombe Barn, Station Road, Bridgewater, TA7 8NU
BS40 8DN, Anne Wawn: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/WP3226MT/A001
View the application submitted by Anne Wawn for 77 Parsonage Lane, BRISTOL, BS40 8DN
TN25 4HE, Simon Aylott: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/XP3921MN/A001
View the application submitted by Simon Aylott: for Salterfen, Canterbury Road, Ashford, TN25 4HE
SS4 3RY, Flan Mac Namara: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/EP3126MZ/A001
View the application submitted by Flan Mac Namara: for 7 Pudsey Hall Lane, Rochford, SS4 3RY
Packaging waste data reported by reprocessors and exporters
Aggregated packaging waste data from reports by accredited reprocessors and exporters under extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.
PE24 5AD, Lincwaste Limited: environmental permit refused - EPR/BV4410IC/V008
The refusal by the Environment Agency of a permit application for a landfill facility Middlemarsh Landfill, Lincolnshire.
IP16 4UR, Sizewell C Limited, EPR/PB3244MD/V001: environmental permit application advertisement
View the application submitted by Sizewell C Limited to revise the cut quantities and fill location of soil deposits arising from the creation Fen Meadow habitat within the floodplain of the River Blyth, Halesworth, Suffolk.
Significant water management issues: river basin management plans
We want your views on significant management issues that affect our waters. Your responses will help shape the way we manage the water environment.
SK16 4HY, Pilgrim’s Pride Ltd.: permit surrender issued - EPR/RP3438SR/S006
View the surrender issued for Tulip Fresh Meats, Dukinfield under the Industrial Emissions Directive.
YO25 8ES, Catfoss Airfield Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/LP3844QC/V004
View the application submitted by Catfoss Airfield Limited for Bewholme Farm Poultry Unit, Driffield.
Part RSR-E2: surrender a sealed source permit
Application form to surrender a sealed source radioactive substances environmental permit.
RSR: environmental permit application forms
Radioactive substances regulation (RSR) application forms to apply for an environmental permit for non-nuclear operators and nuclear licensed sites.
Part RSR-E4: surrender a RSR unsealed sources permit
Apply to surrender a radioactive substances activity permit for unsealed sources and radioactive waste at a non-nuclear site.
Developing and maintaining a radioactive waste management plan
How to develop and maintain a plan for managing radioactive wastes created and disposed of by radioactive substances activity permit holders.
Planning for decommissioning of radioactive substances activities
How to prepare and plan for the decommissioning of sites permitted for radioactive substances activities.
Non-nuclear radioactive substances regulation: technical guidance
Technical guidance for operators with non-nuclear radioactive substances regulation (RSR) environmental permits.