If you’re looking to purchase Category B Vehicles for breaking, you’ll be required to apply for an End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) Environmental Permit which is issued by the Environmental Agency.
This permit is a legal requirement to protect the environment and ensure vehicles are handled, stored, and dismantled correctly. Operators of these types of facilities are known as ATF’s (Approved Treatment Facility).
At The Permitting Company, we simplify the process for you, handling the entire application, compliance paperwork, and liaison with regulators from start to finish.
Targeted, Compliant, Approved First Time.
Our approach ensures you are authorised to purchase Cat-B vehicles as soon as possible.
What Is a Category B Breakers License?
A Cat B Permit will give your site authorization to:
A Cat-B License will give you access to the DVLA portal to generate Certificates of Destruction (COD’s) to be issued
An ELV (End-of-Life Vehicle) permit grants you ATF (Authorised Treatment Facility) status
Benefits of ATF status
Legal Authority to Accept and Process CAT-B Vehicles
Only ATFs can legally depollute and dismantle ELVs under environmental regulations.
Issue Certificates of Destruction (CoDs)
Only ATFs can legally issue a Certificate of Destruction to demonstrate to the DVLA that a vehicle has been legally scrapped
Access to More Vehicles and Clients
Types of Breakers Licenses
There are two main types:
Standard Rules Permit:
A faster, more cost-effective option providing your site location and proposed activities meet the rules set out.
- An example of standard rules ELV ATF permit can be seen here – SR2015 No 17
Bespoke Permit:
Required if your site location or activities cannot meet the rules set out in a standard rules permit. A bespoke permit is designed around the sites requirements, bespoke permit application is generally a more complex process.
The Permitting Company can advise which type of permit you need and manage the entire application on your behalf.
How to Get a Breakers License to Break and Depollute ELV’s
At The Permitting Company, we take the hassle out of getting Licensed. Here’s how we help:
Site Assessment & Planning
We will conduct a visit and review your proposed site layout, drainage, infrastructure, and advise on potential upgrades needed to meet permitting standards whilst ensuring that the permit will fit the needs of the business.
We have helped many CAT-B yards over the years in planning, designing, and achieving a license for their site.
Application Preparation
We prepare and submit all the required documents:
Pre application (if required)
Location screening
Site infrastructure plans and location map
Sensitive Receptor Plan
Fire Prevention Plan (FPP)
If Required;
Some management systems are required at the point of the sites licensing becoming ‘live’ and are not required at the point of permit application.
Submission & Liaison with the Regulator
We deal directly with the regulator (e.g. Environment Agency), saving you the stress of back-and-forth emails, technical questions, and compliance hurdles.
Permit Determination
Once the regulator approves your application, you’ll receive your permit with detailed operating conditions. We make sure you understand and comply with everything required. This includes understanding your management system documents that were submitted with the application which you will be required to comply with.
Why work with us?
At The Permitting Company we are more that just consultants – we’re your partners in achieving compliant successful waste operations. Here is why our clients chose us:
Regulator insight
With years of experience navigating complex environmental regulations, we ensure your application meets all permitting requirements efficiently and without unnecessary delays.
Specialist in the sector
As specialists in environmental permitting compliance, we bring the knowledge, experience and precision needed to help your project suceed from concept to completion.
Fast turnaround
We understand the importance of timescales. Our efficient processes and strong relationships with regulators help us deliver permitting solutions quickly without compromising quality.
Apply for your Category B Environmental Permit with confidence
Whether you’re starting fresh or expanding an existing site, The Permitting Company can help you secure your CAT-B Permit efficiently and professionally.
Please get in touch for a no obligation discussion
The Permitting Company are one of the most competitively priced permitting consultancies in United Kingdom. Because every site and application is unique, there are no standard prices when it comes to applications for Environmental Permits.