Surrendering your non-nuclear radioactive substances permit
Summary
The Environment Agency has published guidance on the surrender of non-nuclear radioactive substances activity permits, covering both full and partial surrender. It explains the evidence operators must provide to show radioactive materials and waste have been removed and that necessary measures have been taken to avoid pollution risk before surrender is accepted.
Why it matters
Residential property surveyors may encounter sites with historic radioactive substances controls, particularly where redevelopment, remediation or change of use is being considered. The guidance is relevant to assessing whether a site has been properly decommissioned and whether residual environmental or compliance issues remain.
Key points
- Applies to full and partial surrender of non-nuclear radioactive substances activity permits.
- Operators must stop the permitted activities and remove sealed sources, radioactive materials and waste.
- Evidence may include records, disposal/transfer documentation and, where records are incomplete, appropriate surveys.
- The Environment Agency uses a graded approach based on the scale, complexity and hazard of the activity.
- Lifetime planning, decommissioning and remediation planning are highlighted as part of permit surrender preparation.
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