The Environment Agency has outlined its charging scheme for various environmental activities that require permits or licences under key regulations such as the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 and the Water Resources Act 1991. This scheme covers essential activities like environmental permits, abstraction licences, and impounding licences, providing guidance on charges for businesses and organisations.
Key areas of the charging scheme:
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Environmental Permits: The scheme includes charges for any permit or registered exemption required under the Environmental Permitting regulations. These are important for companies engaging in regulated environmental activities.
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Abstraction and Impounding Licences: Licences under the Water Resources Act 1991 and Water Act 2003 ensure that businesses abstracting water from rivers, lakes, or groundwater comply with legal requirements.
The Environment Agency offers guidance on calculating application and annual charges and additionally, a Water Resources Mapping Tool.
- Surface water availability or groundwater status at your location.
- Whether the abstraction point is from a supported source or located in a modelling area.
For further information see - Environmental permits and abstraction licences: tables of charges - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)