EPR

Bespoke & Standard Rules Permits for Regulated Facilities

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EPR Consultancy for Regulated Facilities

At Arthian, our environmental consultants provide expert support under the Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR)—helping clients secure, manage and surrender permits for regulated activities across England and Wales. Whether you’re operating a waste site, industrial installation or water discharge activity, we guide you through the full permit lifecycle with clarity, confidence and technical precision.

We support operators across:

Waste management and recovery
Energy and utilities
Manufacturing and industrial sectors
Water discharge and groundwater activities
Mining waste and mobile plant operations

Our team includes former regulators and industry specialists with extensive experience in EA and NRW frameworks—ensuring your permit strategy is pragmatic, cost-effective and regulator-aligned.

Permit Lifecycle Services Under EPR

We provide full support across all stages of EPR permitting:

Permit Application – Preparation of Bespoke and Standard Rules permits for new sites
Permit Variation – Updates to reflect operational changes, regulatory shifts or expansion
Permit Transfer – Full or partial transfer between operators, including EMS validation
Permit Surrender – Site condition reporting and closure documentation to satisfy regulators
Permit Maintenance – Ongoing compliance, reporting and monitoring support

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

Our EPR Services

We offer a comprehensive suite of EPR services, including:

Permit Types & Regulatory Coverage

Supporting Assessments & Technical Documentation

Best Available Techniques (BAT) & Compliance Strategy

Permit Types & Regulatory Coverage

We prepare and manage permits under:

Part A1 & A2 Installations (Schedule 1) – High-risk industrial activities under the Industrial Emissions Directive
Part B Installations (Schedule 1) – Air emissions control for lower-risk activities
Waste Operations (Schedule 9) – Including landfill, incineration, transfer and treatment
Water Discharge & Groundwater Activities (Schedules 21 & 22)
Mining Waste Operations (Schedule 20)
Mobile Plant Permits – For operations across multiple sites

We advise on the most appropriate permit type for your activity and location, and prepare all required documentation to support your application.

Supporting Assessments & Technical Documentation

To support your permit application or variation, we deliver:

Site Condition Reports & Hydrogeological Risk Assessments
Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
Dust, Odour, Noise & Peat Management Plans
Soil & Groundwater Monitoring
Fire Prevention Plans & Accident Management Plans
Climate Change Risk Assessments & Human Health Risk Assessments
Waste Acceptance Procedures & Resource Efficiency Audits
Air, water and stack emissions monitoring

Our multi-disciplinary team ensures all supporting documentation is regulator-ready and technically robust.

Best Available Techniques (BAT) & Compliance Strategy

Permitted sites must 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.

Permit Types & Regulatory Coverage

We prepare and manage permits under:

Part A1 & A2 Installations (Schedule 1) – High-risk industrial activities under the Industrial Emissions Directive
Part B Installations (Schedule 1) – Air emissions control for lower-risk activities
Waste Operations (Schedule 9) – Including landfill, incineration, transfer and treatment
Water Discharge & Groundwater Activities (Schedules 21 & 22)
Mining Waste Operations (Schedule 20)
Mobile Plant Permits – For operations across multiple sites

We advise on the most appropriate permit type for your activity and location, and prepare all required documentation to support your application.

Supporting Assessments & Technical Documentation

To support your permit application or variation, we deliver:

Site Condition Reports & Hydrogeological Risk Assessments
Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
Dust, Odour, Noise & Peat Management Plans
Soil & Groundwater Monitoring
Fire Prevention Plans & Accident Management Plans
Climate Change Risk Assessments & Human Health Risk Assessments
Waste Acceptance Procedures & Resource Efficiency Audits
Air, water and stack emissions monitoring

Our multi-disciplinary team ensures all supporting documentation is regulator-ready and technically robust.

Best Available Techniques (BAT) & Compliance Strategy

Permitted sites must 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.

Why Choose Arthian's Environmental Permitting team?

EPR permitting specialists with UK-wide coverage

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 an environmental permit under EPR?

If your activity meets thresholds under the EPR 2016 Regulations, a permit is required. We can advise through screening and feasibility.

What’s the difference between Standard Rules and Bespoke permits?

Standard Rules are pre-defined for low-risk activities. Bespoke permits are tailored to complex or sensitive operations.

Can you help with permit surrender?

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

Do you liaise with EA or NRW on our behalf?

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

Get in Touch

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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EPR Consultancy for Regulated Facilities

Permit Lifecycle Services Under EPR

Our EPR Services

Permit Types & Regulatory Coverage

Supporting Assessments & Technical Documentation

Best Available Techniques (BAT) & Compliance Strategy

Permit Types & Regulatory Coverage

Supporting Assessments & Technical Documentation

Best Available Techniques (BAT) & Compliance Strategy

Why Choose Arthian's Environmental Permitting team?

Integration

Our Experience

Our Understanding

Results Driven

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an environmental permit under EPR?

What’s the difference between Standard Rules and Bespoke permits?

Can you help with permit surrender?

Do you liaise with EA or NRW on our behalf?

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