Open consultations

11 results

  • PPC/A/5012103 - LGC Genomics: LGC Genomics Bellshill, Unit 3, Mallard Way, Bellshill, ML4 3BF - Permit Application

    It's part of SEPA’s remit to maintain a high-quality environment by setting permit conditions which limit the impacts associated with installations operating under Pollution Prevention and Control (PPC) Part A regulations. Application details We received an application from LGC Genomics Limited for a new permit to operate an installation at LGC Genocmics Bellshill, Unit 3, Mallard Way, Bellshill, ML4 3BF for t he production of speciality organic... More
    Closes 13 August 2026

  • APP2026-00001781 - Kames Fish Farming Limited: Loch Tay, Acharn, Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross, PH25 2HP - EASR Variation

    SEPA is one of a number of organisations regulating finfish aquaculture. Anyone who operates a fish farm must have an authorisation from SEPA, under The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (EASR). When we receive an application for a new fish farm or to modify the operation of an existing fish farm, as part of our determination we will consider the risks to the water environment (including potential impacts to species and habitats), and the interests of other... More
    Closes 13 August 2026

  • Proposed Changes to Environmental Regulation Guidance on Who Can Hold an Authorisation, Public Participation, Types of Authorisations and Amendments to Standard Conditions for Registration Level Activities for Water, Waste and Industrial Activities

    The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is Scotland’s principal environmental regulator, protecting and improving Scotland’s environment. In 2018, Scottish Government brought in the Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (EASR 2018). The aim of these Regulations is to provide a standardised, simplified, common framework for environmental authorisations in Scotland, known as an Integrated Authorisation Framework (IAF). Radioactive... More
    Closes 24 August 2026

  • APP2026-00000437 - John H Taylor and Son: Clayfords Farm, Strichen - EASR Application

    Anyone who carries out an industrial activity under The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (EASR) must have an authorisation from SEPA. When we receive an application for a new industrial activity or to modify an existing industrial activity, as part of our determination we will consider the risks to the environment and human health. If we decide to grant an authorisation it will include conditions to: Prevent or, where that is not... More
    Closes 27 August 2026

  • Draft decision consultation EAS/P/6101552 - GRG Todd Limited: Whitsome Laws Poultry Farm, Whitsome Laws, Duns, TD11 3LU

    Anyone who carries out an industrial activity under Schedule 20 of The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (EASR) must have an authorisation from SEPA. When we receive an application for a new industrial activity or to modify an existing industrial activity, as part of our determination we will consider the risks to the environment and human health. If we decide to grant an authorisation it will include conditions to: Prevent or, where that is not... More
    Closes 1 September 2026

  • Consultation on Guidance for developers of storage and pump storage hydropower schemes

    We have developed draft guidance to support developers planning new or modified hydropower schemes in Scotland that involve more than 24 hours of water storage, including pumped storage hydropower schemes. Until now, we have assessed these applications using existing regulations, guidance and policy. This draft guidance brings together those requirements in one place to help applicants understand the information we need, the environmental impacts we consider, and... More
    Closes 16 September 2026

  • Consultation on proposals to update guidance on when a used vehicle becomes waste

    The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is Scotland’s principal environmental regulator. Our statutory purpose is to protect and improve the environment in ways that, as far as possible, also contribute to improving health and well-being benefits and sustainable economic growth. Our Corporate Plan sets our strategic direction, and our Annual Operating Plan implements our priorities. In delivering these priorities we engage with those who have an interest in and... More
    Closes 5 October 2026

  • Consultation under Industrial Emissions Directive

    Operators of Part A activities require a permit issued by SEPA under the Pollution Prevention and Control (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (PPC) in order to be able to undertake their activities. SEPA, through regulation, will maintain a high-quality environment by setting permit conditions which limit the impacts associated with installations and then by ensuring that operators comply with these conditions. Under the Industrial Emissions Directive , we publicly consult... More
    Closes 4 January 2029

  • Consultation under Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations (EASR)

    Consultations in relation to certain permit, permit variation and permit surrender applications for industrial and other emissions, waste management, or water activities regulated by EASR are listed on this page. This page also lists proposed SEPA initiated permit variations which we are consulting on. We invite you to respond by clicking on the relevant consultation below and following the instructions on how to respond within the consultation period outlined. Unless... More
    Closes 4 January 2029

  • Advertised applications under the Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2011

    Operators who require to carry out certain activities in and around the water environment for pollution control, abstraction, impoundment and engineering require an authorisation issued by SEPA under the Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 to undertake their activities. SEPA, through regulation, will maintain a high-quality environment by setting authorisation conditions which limit the impacts associated with these activities and then by ensuring... More
    Closes 4 January 2029

  • Finfish aquaculture: Advertised applications under the Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2011

    SEPA, as one of a number of organisations regulating finfish aquaculture, will maintain a high quality environment by setting permit conditions which limit the impacts associated with fish farms and then by ensuring that operators comply with these conditions. On this aquaculture hub, you’ll find a list of open consultations for marine pen fish farm applications. You can send us any comments here. As part of our determination, SEPA will... More
    Closes 4 January 2029
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