EASR (formerly PPC) Permitting

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New Environmental Authorisation Rules Set to Shake Up Scottish Regulation This November

From 1 November 2025, Scotland will roll out a major reform to its environmental authorisation system, replacing multiple existing regimes with a single, streamlined framework. The changes will affect how activities involving water, waste, emissions, and radioactive substances are regulated.

At Arthian, our environmental consultants deliver Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Amendment Regulations SSI 2025/165 (EASR) permitting services to help operators meet regulatory requirements, minimise pollution and maintain compliance across the full permit lifecycle. Whether you’re applying for a new permit, updating an existing one or preparing for surrender, we provide clear, regulator-aligned support tailored to your site and sector.

EASR (formerly PPC) Permitting Services

We support clients across:

Energy and utilities
Waste management and recovery
Chemical and pharmaceutical production
Metal processing and manufacturing
Food and drink, timber and textiles
Intensive agriculture and carbon capture

EASR Permit Lifecycle Services

We provide full support across all stages of EASR permitting:

Authorisation Applications – inclusive of General Binding Rules, Notification, Registration and Permits
Authorisation Variations – Updates to reflect operational changes, regulatory shifts or expansion
Authorisation Transfers – Full or partial transfer between operators, including EMS validation
Authorisation Surrender – Site condition reporting and closure documentation to satisfy regulators
Ongoing Compliance Support – Monitoring, reporting and condition discharge

We also offer gap analyses, regulator liaison, and day-to-day permitting support to help operators stay ahead of compliance obligations.

Best Available Techniques (BAT) & Emissions Management

Site Condition & Groundwater Monitoring

COMAH & Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA)

Best Available Techniques (BAT) & Emissions Management

EASR permits require operators to demonstrate the use of Best Available Techniques (BAT) to minimise pollution and environmental impact. We help clients:

- Identify relevant BAT Reference Documents (BREFs) and BAT Conclusions
- Assess emissions to air, water, land and noise
- Develop cost-effective compliance strategies tailored to each installation
- Liaise with regulators to justify BAT implementation and secure permit approval

Our bespoke approach ensures that BAT is applied proportionally and effectively—avoiding unnecessary cost while satisfying regulatory expectations.

Site Condition & Groundwater Monitoring

We support operators with:

Site Condition Reports (SCR) for new and varied permits
Baseline and surrender assessments
Soil and groundwater monitoring plans
Loss of containment investigations
Hydrogeological risk assessments
Closure and decommissioning reports

Our team has decades of experience delivering these assessments across high-risk sectors and sensitive sites.

COMAH & Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA)

For sites subject to the Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) regulations, we provide:

CDOIF-aligned Environmental Risk Assessments (ERA)
Integration of ERA with EASR permit conditions
Liaison with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and environmental regulators
Mitigation planning and documentation to support permit approval

Our pragmatic approach helps clients manage risk, satisfy regulators and avoid delays.

Best Available Techniques (BAT) & Emissions Management

EASR permits require operators to demonstrate the use of Best Available Techniques (BAT) to minimise pollution and environmental impact. We help clients:

- Identify relevant BAT Reference Documents (BREFs) and BAT Conclusions
- Assess emissions to air, water, land and noise
- Develop cost-effective compliance strategies tailored to each installation
- Liaise with regulators to justify BAT implementation and secure permit approval

Our bespoke approach ensures that BAT is applied proportionally and effectively—avoiding unnecessary cost while satisfying regulatory expectations.

Site Condition & Groundwater Monitoring

We support operators with:

Site Condition Reports (SCR) for new and varied permits
Baseline and surrender assessments
Soil and groundwater monitoring plans
Loss of containment investigations
Hydrogeological risk assessments
Closure and decommissioning reports

Our team has decades of experience delivering these assessments across high-risk sectors and sensitive sites.

COMAH & Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA)

For sites subject to the Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) regulations, we provide:

CDOIF-aligned Environmental Risk Assessments (ERA)
Integration of ERA with EASR permit conditions
Liaison with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and environmental regulators
Mitigation planning and documentation to support permit approval

Our pragmatic approach helps clients manage risk, satisfy regulators and avoid delays.

Why Choose Arthian's Environmental Permitting team?

Decades of PPC permitting experience across Scotland and Northern Ireland, former SEPA and NIEA staff on team

Integration

Fully integrated with geotechnical, hydrological, and ecological disciplines.

Our Experience

National experience with regional insight and regulatory familiarity.

Our Understanding

Deep understanding of planning, infrastructure, and environmental interfaces.

Results Driven

Commitment to technical rigour, clear communication, and long-term outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a PPC permit for my site?

If your activity meets thresholds under PPC regulations, a permit is required. We can advise through screening and feasibility.

Can you help with permit surrender?

Absolutely. We prepare Site Condition Reports and closure documentation to support regulator approval.

Do you liaise with SEPA or NIEA on our behalf?

Yes—we manage all communications with regulators throughout the permit lifecycle.

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We’d love to hear from you – whether you have a question, a project in mind, want to explore job opportunities, or just want to say hello.

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EASR (formerly PPC) Permitting

New Environmental Authorisation Rules Set to Shake Up Scottish Regulation This November

EASR (formerly PPC) Permitting Services

EASR Permit Lifecycle Services

Best Available Techniques (BAT) & Emissions Management

Site Condition & Groundwater Monitoring

COMAH & Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA)

Best Available Techniques (BAT) & Emissions Management

Site Condition & Groundwater Monitoring

COMAH & Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA)

Why Choose Arthian's Environmental Permitting team?

Integration

Our Experience

Our Understanding

Results Driven

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a PPC permit for my site?

Can you help with permit surrender?

Do you liaise with SEPA or NIEA on our behalf?

Get in Touch