Pollution Control - Part B Processes
Some industrial techniques have potential to cause pollution. Since 1990 many of these processes have required an 'authorisation' from the Environment Agency to operate and they are also inspected annually. Some processes have the potential to cause only air pollution and for these operations the we are responsible for their inspection and regulation.
What is an authorised or 'prescribed' process?
Certain industries have the potential to cause air pollution. The Environmental Protection Act 1990 
introduced responsibility for Local Air Pollution Control (LAPC) to all local authorities in England and Wales.
This legislation and the Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999 , which is replacing the Environmental Protection Act, effectively created two lists of processes which are subject to local air pollution control (LAPC), Part A and Part B. All of these processes require prior authorisations or permits to operate.
More information on this legislation is available from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs .There are currently three types of process classification. Part A1 processes are regulated by the Environment Agency while Part A2 and B processes are controlled by local authorities.
What are Part B processes?
Part B processes are those that have the potential to cause air pollution and include activities such as
- vehicle re-spraying
- furniture manufacture
- unloading of petrol
- waste oil burners
- cement batching
How do I apply for Part B registration?
Any person operating a process within the Borough of Poole that requires an authorisation must submit an application to us. You can download the registration form or email us for further information. There is a fee for registration which will be advised as we process your application.
We must then issue an authorisation in accordance with government guidance. The operator of the prescribed process must comply with the conditions of the authorisation and inspections will be undertaken to ensure these are met.
The effect of the Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999
Following the introduction of the Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999 the system of authorisation is changing to meet the requirements of the European Directive on Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control.
The new Act covers a wider range of industrial processes. Depending on the type and scale of the industrial process the permit is issued by the Environment Agency or the Borough of Poole.
Guidance is currently being issued by the government to help both local authorities and industry move to the new system.
- guidance Notes
- standard Licence Conditions
- application Forms
- how to apply
- fees
- registers
For further details, including to discuss whether your business requires a permit, please contact us.
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