Authorisations and permits before 1st November 2025
Before November 1st 2025, find information on authorisations and permits for the following activities using the links below. (Please note, these links may take you to the legacy version of the SEPA website.) After that date, these applications will be handled through the EASR section of our site.
- Private sewage treatment systems (septic tanks/package treatment plants);
- Marine and freshwater pen fish farm authorisations;
- Other CAR authorisations (water engineering, water resources and point source discharges, construction site licenses/run-off permits);
- Simple waste management exemptions;
- Complex waste management exemptions;
- Waste management licences under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and Waste Management (Scotland) Regulations 2011;
- Waste carrier licences
- PPC Part A and Part B authorisations
For more information
- Do I need an authorisation?
- Vary an authorisation
- Transfer an authorisation
- Surrendering an authorisation
- Application forms
Can't find something?
Try visiting our Beta Authorisation and compliance page or contact us.