If you’re looking to transfer your Environmental Permit to another operator, then a formal permit transfer application will need to be submitted to the Environment Agency.
This is known as a ‘Transfer of Permit’. Transferring an Environmental Permit is a legal requirement where a separate entity has taken significant control over the operations.
At The Permitting Company, we simplify the process for you by handling the entire application and documentation to satisfy Environment Agency requirements. Targeted, Compliant, Approved First Time. Our approach ensures your transfer is dealt with swiftly.
When is a Transfer of Permit Required
Transferring an environmental permit is a crucial step when ownership or operational control of a site changes. This ensures that the new permit holder is aware of and can comply with the permit conditions, thereby maintaining environmental protection and regulatory compliance. The most common reasons why a transfer of permit is required is when an existing operator sells their waste business to someone else, or where the operator no longer has significant control over the operation, for example, if they allow another operator to operate out of that facility because they have let the business out.
What does a Transfer of Permit Involve?
If you are transferring an installations or waste operations permit then then the following application forms will need to be completed:
The person who wants to take over the permit must fill in:
✔ Part A: about you
✔ Part D2: application for transfer (installations, waste operations and mining waste operations)
The person who wants to take over the permit must be the legal operator and meet the competence requirements.
The current permit holder and the person who wants to take over the permit must complete the relevant declarations within the application form:
✔ Part F1: charges and declarations
Other documents that require submitting to the Environment Agency are:
✔ Evidence of Technical Competency
✔ Management Systems as specified by the type of permit being transferred
The Environment Agency do not allow a grace period for technical competency when transferring a permit. The new operator will need to demonstrate that they have a qualified person under the CIWM WAMITAB Scheme. Evidence of continuing competency will also be required where the TCM has held their primary qualification for over 2 years.
The management systems that will need to be submitted as part of the transfer need to demonstrate the new operator can comply with the rules of the permit and prevent pollution to the environment from the waste activity.
Once the application has been submitted, the Environment Agency will assess the application and suitability of the new operator. Once the conditions have been met, the transfer of permit will be issued.
Our Services
We offer comprehensive support for permit transfers or partial transfers, ensuring a smooth and complaint transition. Our services include:
Initial Assessment:
We evaluate the current permit conditions and the new operator’s ability to meet these requirements.
Documentation Preparation:
We assist in preparing all necessary documentation for the transfer application.
Liaison with Authorities:
We communicate with the relevant environmental authorities to facilitate the transfer process.
Compliance Support:
We can provide ongoing support to ensure the new permit holder remains complaint with all regulatory requirements.
Permit Determination:
We ensure successful transfers are made
Management Systems:
We will assess the existing management systems to ensure they meet the regulatory requirements. Where management systems do not exist of fail to meet current standards set out the Environment Agency, we will develop new systems for you.
Technical Competence:
We can provide Technically Competent Managers to be on the permit application whilst your in-house staff undertake the relevant qualification
Types of Transfers we Complete
The Permitting Company have worked with many operators to transfer their permit to another operator. Some of the transfers we have completed are:
Why Choose Us?
Our team has extensive experience in managing permit transfers across various different waste operations. We understand the complexities involved and are committed to providing a seamless service that minimises disruption and ensures compliance.
The Permitting Company have a 100% success rate in getting Environmental Permits transferred to operators. All we need is your time in explaining your proposal and we will take care of the rest.
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.
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.