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  • 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 April 2028

  • 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 30 June 2027

  • 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 14 April 2027

  • Flood Risk Management Phase 1 Consultation

    This is your opportunity to tell us your flooding issues and priorities within Potentially Vulnerable Areas, to help shape these plans. Potentially Vulnerable Areas were updated following consultation in 2024 . We are also seeking information from you on projects and initiatives that are already happening to help manage flooding in Potentially Vulnerable Areas. This is a community-focussed consultation – your views matter – please take this opportunity to have your say. The... More
    Closes 22 April 2026

  • 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 14 April 2026

  • CAR/L/1011861 - SSE Generation Limited: Sloy Power Station, Inveruglus, G83 7DP - CAR consultation

    It is part of our remit to protect the water environment. We regulate through authorisations that limit the scope and scale of the activity. If you have an interest in this application, please tell us by completing the following questions and submitting them to us by 02 April 2026. Application details We received an application from SSE Generation Limited, Sloy Power Station, Inveruglus, G83 7DP, on 04 July 2025 for a... More
    Closes 2 April 2026

  • PPC/A/1085088 - Duncan Farms Ltd: Newton of Fortrie Poultry Farm, Turriff, AB53 4HL - Consultation under Environmental Authorisation (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (EASR)

    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 2 April 2026

  • PPC/A/5011966 - Lornty Farms Limited: East Gormack Poultry Farm, Blairgowrie - PPC 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 Lornty Farms Limited for a permit to operate an installation at East Gormack Poultry Farm, Blairgowrie, Perth and Kinross, PH10 6TA to operate an Intensive Agriculture free range egg... More
    Closes 31 March 2026

  • PPC/N/0050027 - Shetlands Islands Council: Gremista Waste Management Facility, Lerwick, Shetland -PPC Variation 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 Shetland Islands Council to vary their existing PPC permit PPC/N/0050027 at Gremista Landfill Site, Gremista, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0PX to incorporate the operation of a household... More
    Closes 31 March 2026

  • APP2026-00000272 - Firm of HA Blackwood: Auldhouseburn Farm, Muirkirk - EASR Variation

    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 31 March 2026

  • CAR/L/5010728 - Loch Kemp Storage Limited; Loch Kemp Storage, Easter Drummond, Whitebridge, Inverness, IV2 6UP

    It is part of our remit to protect the water environment. We regulate through authorisations that limit the scope and scale of the activity. If you have an interest in this application, please tell us by completing the following questions and submitting them to us by 26 March 2026. Application details We received an application from Loch Kemp Storage Limited, Loch Kemp Storage, Easter Drummond, Whitebridge, Inverness, IV2 6UP, on 1 May... More
    Closes 26 March 2026

  • PPC/A/1110002 - Viridor (Glasgow) Limited: Glasgow Recycling & Renewable Energy Centre, 425 Polmadie Road, Glasgow, G42 0PJ - PPC Variation

    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 Viridor (Glasgow) Limited to vary their existing PPC permit PPC/A/1110002 for the Glasgow Recycling and Renewable Energy Centre (GRREC) at 425 Polmadie Road, Glasgow, G42 0PJ to... More
    Closes 23 March 2026

  • APP2025-00000063 - MOWI Scotland Limited - Tabhaigh East MPFF - EASR Application

    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 20 March 2026

  • PPC/A/5011881 - Scott Eggs Limited: Howden Farm, Gifford - PPC 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 Scott Eggs Limited for a permit to operate an installation at Howden Farm, Gifford, East Lothian, EH41 4JS to expand their existing free range egg laying unit. The business is... More
    Closes 13 March 2026

  • Planning webpages - user experience survey

    As part of a SEPA-wide website modernisation, our planning webpages are being updated later this year. To assist with this, we are seeking feedback on the user experience of our current webpages . We are specifically looking for feedback on how stakeholders use our planning webpages, how useful and easy to navigate they are, as well as any specific improvements that could be made to improve the overall customer experience. We would welcome feedback from all stakeholders who use our... More
    Closes 9 March 2026

  • APP2025-00000085 - Aberdeen & Northern Eggs Ltd: Pitfour Rearing Farm, Nr Mintlaw - 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
    Closed 3 March 2026

  • River Basin Management Planning in the Solway Tweed

    This Significant Water Management Issues report (SWMI) summarises the issues that SEPA and the Environment Agency consider to be significantly impacting on our shared water environment in the Solway Tweed river basin district. It is an important step in the review and update of river basin management plans, which happens every six years. SEPA and the Environment Agency have a duty to act jointly and coordinate the protection and improvement of the water environment in the Solway Tweed through... More
    Closed 3 March 2026

  • Safeguarding Scotland’s Water Environment

    Scotland’s water environment is one of our most valuable natural assets. It supports wildlife, contributes to health and wellbeing, and underpins sustainable economic growth. This environment sits within a complex landscape of towns, cities, farmland, forests, and industry. Protecting and improving this resource is essential to building resilience to climate change and ensuring the needs of people, nature, and the economy are met for the future. We have published... More
    Closed 3 March 2026

  • UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) Charging Scheme Consultation - Maritime Operators

    We are asking for your views on our proposed amendments to our UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) Charging Scheme- the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading (Scotland) Charging Scheme 2025 (the ETS Charging Scheme). These proposed amendments will be particularly relevant to operators within the maritime sector, which are expected to be included in the UK ETS from 1 July 2026. Why we are consulting SEPA is the regulator for the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) in... More
    Closed 24 February 2026

  • PPC/A/5012043 - Sypland Glen Eggs Limited: Sypland Glen Free Range Egg Farm, Kirkcudbright - PPC 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 Sypland Glen Eggs Limited for a permit to operate an installation at Sypland Glen Free Range Egg Farm, Little Sypland, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway, DG6 4XR ... More
    Closed 13 February 2026

  • PPC/A/5011623: W D Stephen & Co: Meikle Geddes Farm, Nairn - PPC 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 W.D. Stephen & Co. for a permit to operate an installation at Meikle Geddes (Free Range Egg Farm), Balinrait, Nairn, Inverness-shire, IV12 5QY to operate a new free range egg... More
    Closed 11 February 2026

  • PPC/A/5011690 - Woodend Farming Partnership: Woodend Farm, Duns - PPC 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 Woodend Farming Partnership for a permit to operate an installation at Woodend Farm, Woodend, Duns, Berwickshire, TD11 3QW to expand their existing free range egg laying unit. ... More
    Closed 10 February 2026

  • PPC/A/1013495 - Shell UK Limited: Mossmorran Fractionation Plant, Cowdenbeath - PPC Variation 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 Shell UK Limited to vary their existing PPC permit PPC/A/1013495 at Fife NGL Plant, P.O. Box 16, Cowdenbeath, KY4 8EL to reflect updates to flaring management on Site following a... More
    Closed 3 February 2026

  • Experience and perceptions of engaging with SEPA: public, communities and stakeholder survey

    We appreciate your interest and value your time in taking part in this research. We are seeking your views and experience of contacting and engaging with our services so we can be customer focused, accessible and inclusive to all we engage and work with, and those who need to use our services. The feedback from this survey will shape how we work with people, communities and organisations across Scotland, including the development of our customer service, accessibility strategy, and... More
    Closed 31 January 2026

  • PPC/A/5009808 - Aberdeen City Council: Energy Centre: The Event Complex, Aberdeen, Bucksburn, AB21 9TF - 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 Aberdeen City Council for a permit to operate an installation at Energy Centre, The Event Complex, Forrit Burn Road, Bucksburn, Aberdeen to produce hydrogen by the... More
    Closed 15 January 2026

  • Draft decision consultation EAS/P/6000001VAR02 - The Caledonian Cheese Company Limited: The Creamery, Stranraer

    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
    Closed 13 January 2026

  • Call for Evidence : ​Non Waste Anaerobic Digestion over 100 tonnes per day: Permit technical requirements ​

    This is a call for evidence on the proposed technical requirements for plant carrying out non- waste anaerobic digestion (AD) over 100 tonnes per day. As an evidence-led organisation SEPA is keen to ensure that operators have the opportunity to provide detailed information via this call for evidence that we can draw on to develop our consultation on proposed permit conditions for anaerobic digestion (AD) sites handling more than 100 tonnes per day. These technical requirements will inform the... More
    Closed 9 January 2026

  • PPC/A/5009003 - Sodra Wood Ltd: Shed 36, Stannergate Road, Dundee - PPC 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 Sodra Wood Limited for a permit to operate an installation (PPC/A/5009003) at Sodra Wood UK (Dundee), Shed 36, Stannergate Rd, Port of Dundee, Dundee, DD1 3LU to treat and preserve... More
    Closed 7 January 2026

  • PPC/A/1018364 - Mersen UK Holytown Limited: 11 Woodside, Eurocentral - PPC Variation 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 Mersen UK Holytown Limited t o vary their existing PPC permit (PPC/A/1018364) at 11 Woodside, Eurocentral, Holytown, ML1 4XL to increase capacities following the site... More
    Closed 31 December 2025

  • CAR/L/1010432 - MOWI Scotland Limited: Cairidh MPFF

    It is part of our remit to protect the marine environment. We regulate finfish farms through permits that limit the pollutants discharged to the water environment and, where appropriate, the amount of water which can be abstracted. If you have an interest in this application please tell us by completing the following questions and submitting them to us by 26 December 2025. Application details We received an application from MOWI... More
    Closed 26 December 2025
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