Construct a new or substantially enlarge an existing silage, slurry or agricultural fuel oil store, or store field silage on a new site
Use this service to notify the Environment Agency if you plan to construct a new or substantially enlarge an existing silage, slurry or agricultural fuel oil store, or store field silage on a new site.
Applies to England
You must notify the Environment Agency at least 14 days before you construct new storage for silage, slurry or agricultural fuel oil, or make substantial changes to an existing store.
Find out more about storing silage, slurry, agricultural fuel oil and field silage.
Before you start
You’ll need to:
- use the MAGIC map tool to find the 10 digit National Grid reference of the proposed store
- know the address of the store
- provide your contact details
- confirm the store is not within 10 metres of coastal waters or inland freshwaters
- confirm the store is not within 50 metres of a spring, well or bore-hole
Additional information about your proposed storage
You can choose to provide additional information to the Environment Agency such as:
- site plans
- design drawings for your proposed storage
- a copy of the manufacturer’s specifications and guarantee if you plan to use prefabricated products
- soil tests if you’re constructing an earth-bank slurry store
If you provide the additional information, we can give you bespoke guidance and recommendations to make sure you build the right store in the right place.
Notify online
Other ways to notify the Environment Agency
You can also call or write to your local office.
Get help
For help using this service email: ssafo_notifications@environment-agency.gov.uk