Guidance
Storing waste shells before use in nature restoration: RPS 379
Environment Agency regulatory position on when you can store waste shells for nature restoration
Applies to England
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This regulatory position statement (RPS) does not change your legal requirement to:
- have an environmental permit where one is required
- register an activity as exempt where you are required to do so
However, the Environment Agency will not normally take enforcement action if you do not comply with these legal requirements if you meet the requirements in this RPS.
This regulatory position does not apply to any other legal requirements.
Updates to this page
Published 29 September 2026