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SR2015 No 14: 75kte metal recycling site

Standard rules SR2015 No 14: 75kte metal recycling site.

Updates to this page

From:
Environment Agency
Published:
1 December 2015
Last updated:
12 February 2026
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  1. Updated the 'Details' section to linked to the new service for applying for a environmental permit online in England.

  2. Added that the Environment Agency is testing a new online service for permit applications in England. Added a link so you can sign up to use the new service and give feedback.

  3. We have made the following changes to the standard rules set; addition of conditions to allow the acceptance and storage of intact waste vehicle catalytic converters.

  4. We have updated the interpretation section 4.4 of the standard rule with a revised definition for the term ‘European Site’

  5. Added to 'details' section: You can apply online for most standard rules environmental permits.

  6. First published.

Applies to England

Documents

SR2015 No 14: 75kte metal recycling site

Ref: LIT 10287

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Generic risk assessment for SR2015 No 14

Ref: LIT 10265

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Details

These standard rules allow you to operate a metal recycling site at a specified location, provided that the permitted activities are not carried out within:

  • 500 metres of a European Site, Ramsar site or Site of Special Scientific Interest
  • 50 metres of any well, spring or borehole used for the supply of water for human consumption, including private water supplies

You can apply for this standard rules permit if: 

  • your activity meets the rules set out in the permit 
  • you can manage the potential risks as set out in the generic risk assessment

Apply online

You can apply online for this permit in England.

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