Under the Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999, certain industries require a permit to operate.  This permit contains various conditions in order to minimise the emissions of pollutants to the air.  Environmental Health carries out periodic inspections to make sure these industries are compliant with the conditions of their permit.

In Epsom & Ewell we issue permits to two vehicle refinishers, eight dry cleaners, eight petrol stations and one mobile crusher.  Details of these industries can be found via the following link:

Permitted processes (pdf - 12kb)

In addition, the full public register is available for inspection at the Town Hall.

If you are an operator requiring further information on applying for an Environmental Permit, or have an enquiry about an existing permit, please contact 01372 732000 and ask to speak to a member of the Environmental Health team.

The Environment Agency regulates other types of industry and enforces the waste management licensing regime.  Details can be found on their website at www.environment-agency.gov.uk.

For free environmental guidance for small and medium sized businesses in the UK, please visit www.netregs.gov.uk