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  • Landfill closed before 30 October 2007 which is not fully restored or is assessed by SEPA as moderate or high risk of harm to the environment

Landfill closed before 30 October 2007 which is not fully restored or is assessed by SEPA as moderate or high risk of harm to the environment

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This activity applies to the operation of a landfill which closed prior to 30 October 2007 which is not fully restored or is assessed by SEPA as moderate or high risk of harm to the environment.

You cannot apply for a new authorisation for this activity.

You may be required to supply a significant amount of supporting evidence alongside your application forms to vary, transfer, or surrender your authorisation. Please contact us to discuss what may be required before submitting an application.

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.

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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.

For this activity, you will also be asked to demonstrate technical competence and provide financial provision.

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.

Band Threshold/Description Fee
13 n/a £7,287

An annual activity fee applies to this activity.

For detailed information on application, annual activity fees, and fees related to transferring, varying, or surrendering an authorisation, please refer to 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

You cannot apply for a new authorisation for this activity.

To vary, transfer, or surrender an existing permit, please contact landfill@sepa.org.uk

You can apply to transfer an existing permit for this activity.

Step 1: Download your transfer form

You will need to download and complete the following transfer form. The completed form will be submitted as part of your application:

P-LAN-A2T: Transfer a landfill authorisation

Step 2: Submit your application

Read transfer an existing authorisation to find out how to submit your application for a transfer.

You can apply to surrender an existing permit for this activity.

Step 1: Download your surrender form

You will need to download and complete the following surrender form. The completed form will be submitted as part of your application:

P-LAN-A2S: Surrender an existing application

Step 2: Submit your application

Read surrender an existing authorisation to find out how to surrender your application.

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