Enforcement and sanctions policy updates on new water and waste enforcement powers
Summary
The Environment Agency is consulting on proposed updates to its enforcement and sanctions policy to reflect new water and waste enforcement powers. The consultation also includes updates to existing annexes and the addition of a new annex, with responses invited until 4 October 2026.
Why it matters
Residential property surveyors may encounter the effects of stronger environmental enforcement where drainage, waste handling, contamination or site management issues arise. It is relevant for due diligence, defect identification and advising clients on compliance-related risks.
Key points
- Environment Agency consultation on enforcement and sanctions policy updates
- Changes relate to new water and waste enforcement powers
- Existing annexes are to be updated and a new Annex 5 added
- Consultation closes at 11:59pm on 4 October 2026
Organisations:
Environment Agency, GOV.UK
Read the original article
This is an RPSA summary of a publicly available article. The full content remains with the original publisher.
