Guidance

Building lined biobeds in a groundwater source protection zone 1: RPS 140

When you can build lined biobeds in a groundwater source protection zone 1 (SPZ1).

Applies to England

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If you follow the conditions in this regulatory position statement (RPS) you can build impermeably lined biobeds in an SPZ1 without an environmental permit.

Published 25 September 2018
Last updated 6 October 2021 + show all updates
  1. Extended the review date to October 2024.

  2. The Environment Agency has amended the review date of this RPS to August 2021. Operators must now provide information about operational and maintenance procedures of the proposed biobed.

  3. First published.