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Forms to apply for permits to move and use non-native animals and plants.
The types of permit available, how much they cost and how to apply for your environmental permit.
How to apply to import, export or re-export endangered animal and plant species on the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) list.
Permits to travel to or through European Conference of Ministers of Transport (ECMT) member countries, and the rules you have to follow.
When and how the Environment Agency consults on permit applications and standard rules for environmental permits. This is our public participation statement.
Supports effective delivery of planning application process.
How to apply for a standard rules environmental permit from the Environment Agency.
Guidance documents, risk methods, permits and charge sheets for local authorities carrying out pollution control.
Employment Appeal Tribunal judgment of Mrs Justice Eady on 20 May 2024.
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The Environment Agency deals with applications for environmental permits and the Planning Inspectorate deals with appeals.
Guidance on regulations covering new power generating plants and wayleaves.
The environmental permit, consent and licence you may need before you install a ground source or surface water source heating or cooling system.
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Permits for installations, medium combustion plant, specified generator, waste or mining waste operations, water discharge or groundwater activities, or work on or near a main river or sea defence.
Guidance on the pre-application stage for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.
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