Guidance
Burning dunnage under a Plant Health Notice: RPS 342
Environment Agency regulatory position on burning dunnage under a Plant Health Notice.
Applies to England
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This regulatory position statement (RPS) does not change your legal requirement to have an environmental permit for the burning of dunnage under a Plant Health Notice, at the place the goods are delivered.
However, the Environment Agency will not normally take enforcement action if you do not comply with this legal requirement if you meet the requirements in this RPS.
The regulatory position does not apply to any other legal requirements.
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Published 2 July 2025