Targeted. Compliant. Approved First Time.
At The Permitting Team, we create tailored Odour Management Plans for the waste and recycling sector designed to meet permitting requirements and satisfy regulators without slowing down your operations.
Whether you’re applying for a new permit or updating an existing one, we’ll ensure your plan is complete, compliant, and ready for approval.
Why an Odour Management Plan?
An Odour Management Plan (OMP) is typically required for waste recycling operations that handle or process odorous materials, particularly where there’s potential for complaints from nearby sensitive receptors (e.g., homes, schools, businesses). The Environment Agency and local authorities often request an OMP as part of environmental permit applications or for ongoing compliance
Regulators may require an Odour Management Plan as part of a new Environmental Permit Application, a response to public complaints or enforcement action, an update to maintain compliance with permit conditions
These plans demonstrate how your site will identify, monitor, and control odour emissions ensuring that you are protecting nearby communities and ensuring environmental compliance.
Types of Waste Recycling Operations That May Require an OMP
Organic Recycling/Handling Facilities
- Composting sites (in-vessel or open windrow)
- Anaerobic Digestion Plants
- Bio Waste Transfer stations
Materials Recovery Facilitys (MRFs)
- MRFs that process mixed municipal waste or residual black bag waste
Mechanical Biological Treatment (MBT) & Energy from Waste (EfW) Plants
- MBT plants that include anaerobic digestion as a waste treatment activity, processing organic waste.
- EfW facilities that handle refuse-derived fuel (RDF) made from organic-rich waste material.
Our Process: Efficient. Thorough. Site-Specific.
Odour Source Identification
We assess site activities, processes, and materials to identify all potential odour-generating sources.
Sensitive Receptor Assessment
We map and evaluate the location of nearby receptors such as homes, schools, workplaces, and public areas that may be affected.
Control Measures
We recommend proven mitigation techniques tailored to your site including containment, abatement, treatment, and operational controls to minimise odour release.
Monitoring & Inspection
We include a clear protocol/procedure for regular odour checks, site inspections, and how findings are recorded and actioned.
Complaint Handling Procedure
We provide a structured, regulator-approved process for receiving, investigating, and resolving odour complaints quickly and professionally.
Review & Update Triggers
Your plan will include review procedures to keep it current following complaints, operational changes, or at regular intervals.
The Impact of Poor Odour Control
Uncontrolled odours can trigger public complaints and inspections, lead to enforcement action and permit restrictions, have a negative effect on relationships with neighbours and local authorities, and affect your reputation and project timelines
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.
Stay Ahead of Odour Complaints — With Confidence
Let The Permitting Team deliver your Odour Management Plan — fast, accurate, and designed for approval. Our bespoke plans help you stay compliant, protect public wellbeing, and operate with confidence.
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.