Environmental Permits

Some activities that can cause pollution need to be 'permitted' to operate. This permit contains conditions that must be observed to make sure pollution is kept under control.

The activities are divided into three types:

Part A(1)
Part A(2)
Part B

Part A processes

Large industries such as power stations, incinerators and chemical plants are known as Part A(1) processes.

These large industries are controlled by the Environment Agency and are regulated under the Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999.

There are currently sixteen Part A(1) processes in the borough and their contribution towards local air quality is considered in the annual progress reports and updating screening assessments produced by Ashford Borough Council. The A(1) processes can be found on the Environment Agency public register.

We are responsible for regulating one Part A(2) process; this is a larger process than most Part B installations but having a smaller potential environmental impact than a part A(1) process.

Part B processes

Ashford Borough Council is responsible for the control of emissions to the air from small industrial processes under the Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999, within the borough. These industries are called 'Part B' processes, and include vehicle re-sprayers, cement batching plants and petrol stations.

Pending applications

View pending applications for Environmental Permits on our Public Register.

These applications are open for public consultation. Further details of the application, viewing of the public register entry, and comments may be submitted by emailing the Environmental Protection team.