Environmental Permit Consultants for Waste and Recycling Operators
The Permitting Company provides specialist environmental permitting and compliance support to waste, recycling and industrial operators throughout England, Wales and Scotland.
Whether you are applying for your first environmental permit, varying an existing permit or looking for ongoing compliance support, our experienced team can guide you through every stage of the process.
We prepare environmental permit applications, written management systems, site plans, environmental risk assessments and supporting technical documents tailored to your proposed operation.
Our objective is straightforward: to make the permitting process clear, manageable and as efficient as possible, ensuring that your permit is issued to you so that you can become operational as a legal waste operator.
Practical Environmental Permitting Support
Applying for an environmental permit can be a complicated and time-consuming process.
Operators must identify the correct permitting route, demonstrate that their site is suitable and provide sufficient information for the regulator to assess the environmental risks associated with the proposed activity.
Incomplete applications, unsuitable site layouts and generic management systems can result in requests for further information, additional expense and significant delays.
The Permitting Company provides practical support from the initial site review through to submission and determination. We take the time to understand your operation, the waste types you intend to accept, the treatment activities you will undertake and the environmental risks that must be controlled.
Our team combine technical permitting knowledge with practical experience of operating, managing and supporting regulated waste facilities.
Environmental Permitting Services
We prepare, manage and support environmental permit applications,
written management systems, site plans and ongoing compliance for waste,
recycling and industrial operators.
Environmental Permit Applications
We prepare and manage environmental permit applications
for new and existing waste operators.
Our permitting services include:
Environmental permit pre-application advice
Standard Rules permit applications
Bespoke environmental permit applications
Installation permit applications
Permit variations
Permit transfers
Permit surrenders
Scrap metal permits
End-of-life vehicle permits
We can assess your proposed activity, identify the correct permitting route and explain what information will be required before you commit to a full application.
Environmental Permitting Services
Written Management Systems
A site-specific written management system is a fundamental part of operating a permitted facility. It must explain how the site will be operated, how environmental risks will be controlled and how compliance with the permit will be demonstrated.
We prepare:
Environmental Management Systems
Fire Prevention Plans
Dust Emission Management Plans
Noise and Vibration Management Plans
Odour Management Plans
Accident and incident procedures
Waste acceptance procedures
Site inspection and maintenance procedures
Every document is developed around the actual activities, infrastructure and environmental risks associated with the site.
Site Plans and Environmental Maps
Accurate plans and maps help demonstrate that a proposed site is suitable and that the necessary environmental controls have been considered. We produce professional, scaled plans and maps suitable for environmental permit applications, permit variations and operational management systems.
These include:
Site location plans
Permit boundary plans
Sensitive receptor plans
Site layout and infrastructure plans
Waste storage and treatment plans
Drainage plans
Fire Prevention Plan layouts
Emission and monitoring point plans
Plans can be provided as part of a complete permit application or as a standalone service.
Ongoing Environmental Compliance
Receiving an environmental permit is only the beginning of an operator’s compliance responsibilities. Our compliance packages provide retained support to help permitted sites understand and meet their environmental obligations.
Depending on the operation and permit,
support can include:
Environmental compliance audits
Permit and management system reviews
Support during regulator visits
Assistance following incidents or non-compliances
Schedule 5 notifications
Operator and consignee returns
Waste classification and WM3 assessments
Duty of care reviews
Waste acceptance procedures
Digital waste tracking preparation
Staff training and competence support
Updates to management systems and site plans
We work as an extension of your business, helping identify compliance issues and providing practical assistance to resolve them.
Waste and Environmental Sectors We Support
The Permitting Company supports operators across a wide range of regulated activities, including:
Why Choose The Permitting Company?
Practical Industry Experience
Our team includes consultants with direct experience of managing permitted waste operations, preparing complex permit applications, providing Technically Competent Manager support and helping operators maintain ongoing compliance.
Complete Application Support
We manage end-to-end support as part of our permitting package, including the application forms, management system, environmental risk assessment, technical documents, site plans and regulator correspondence.
Site-Specific Documentation
We do not believe in taking a generic approach. Every application and management system is developed around the proposed operation and the specific risks associated with the site.
Clear and Responsive Communication
You will receive clear explanations of the permitting process, the information required and the progress of your application.
Support Beyond Permit Determination
Once your permit has been granted, we can continue supporting your business through compliance audits, management system reviews, regulator visits and operational changes.
How the Permit Application Process Works
1. Initial Consultation
2. Site and Permit Assessment
3. Application Preparation
4. Submission and Regulator Communication
5. Permit Implementation and Compliance
Trusted by Waste & Recycling Operators
We have supported operators with new permit applications, permit variations, transfers, bespoke management systems and ongoing environmental compliance.
Our clients include:
Vehicle Dismantlers
Tyre Facilities
Scrap Metal Recyclers
Waste Transfer Stations
Specialist Industrial Facilities
Speak to an Environmental Permitting Consultant
Every site and environmental permit application is different.
Contact The Permitting Company for an initial, no-obligation discussion about your proposed operation, existing permit or environmental compliance requirements.
We will explain the likely permitting route, the information required and how our consultants can support your business.
0800 020 9816
No-obligation, expert advice