Who needs an environmental permit?

Factory covered by an environmental permit

Find our guidance on who needs an environmental permit in:

England on Business Link: Who environmental permits apply to

Wales on Business.Wales.gov.uk: Who environmental permits apply to

Our guidance has moved to these websites as part of the government programme to centralise online guidance for businesses. Read more about the changes to NetRegs.

If you operate your business in Northern Ireland or Scotland, see our guidance on pollution prevention and control and waste management licensing.

Pollution prevention and control permits
Waste management licensing