Reclamation, restoration or improvement of land projects more than 100,000 tonnes
This activity applies to the use of over 100,000 tonnes of waste in restoration, reclamation and land improvement projects
Authorisation level
Permit
Public consultation
We may publicly consult on applications that, due to their nature or location, have higher likelihood of environmental impact and community impact.
Read more about public participation and engagement
Fit and Proper Person tests
Fit and Proper Person tests apply to this activity. You will be asked in your application if you have any relevant convictions held by you or any additional persons.
Read more about Fit and Proper Person tests
Fees and charges
An application fee applies to the application of a new authorisation for this activity.
An annual activity fee applies to this activity.
Read our charging information for further information on application and annual activity fees.
Information on the application fees to transfer, vary or surrender a permit that authorises this activity, is in our charging information.
Permit conditions
Permits may contain both standard conditions and conditions specific to the activity and location. The conditions of your permit will be decided when we assess your application. This is to ensure that the appropriate limits and controls are in place to minimise pollution and protect the environment.
If you carry out an activity under a permit authorisation you must comply with the conditions set out in your authorisation. It is an offence if you do not comply with the conditions.
SEPA will not authorise this activity if it poses an unacceptable risk to the environment.
How to apply
In this section you can find out how to apply for a new authorisation and how to apply for a variation, transfer and surrender of an existing authorisation.
New applications
You can apply for a new permit for this activity using our digital application service.
If you are applying for new permit, we would encourage you to contact us with any pre-application enquiries before submitting your application.
Step 1: Download your activity form
You will need to download and complete the following activity form. The completed form will be submitted as part of your application:
Step 2: Provide supporting information
For a new permit, you will also need to provide the following supporting information:
- Location plan(s)
- Details of whether the activity may impact on SSSIs, SACs and SPAs
- Non-technical summary of your application
- Infrastructure plan
- Detailed description of the proposed process
- Evidence to demonstrate the activity will not harm the environment
- Information on emissions to air and water
- Information on resources and waste
- Proposed site management (to include an odour management plan if the proposed activity is potentially odorous) and accident prevention
Step 3: Submit using our digital application service
You can submit your completed application using our digital application service.
Make an application for a new authorisation
Help and guidance
- Glossary of terms
- WAS-G-EASR-03: Waste storage and treatment
- WAS-G-EASR-11: Waste recovery plans
- WAS-G-EASR-02: Financial provision for waste management activities
You might also need
- Duty of Care Code of Practice
- WAS-G-DEF-02 - Definition of waste: Reuse activities and waste regulation
- WAS-G-DEF-05 - End-of-waste: Recycled aggregates from inert waste
- WST-PS-01 - Position statement: Use of incinerator bottom ash aggregate in construction
- WAS-G-02: Land remediation and waste management
- WAS-G-060: Recovery and disposal of waste in quarries
- WAS-G-52: Developments on peat
- EASR-G-001: Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS)