Form: Form EPB: application for an environmental permit: part B6.6 existing small sewage discharges to ground within a source protection zone 1
Summary
The Environment Agency has updated its application form and guidance for environmental permits covering existing small sewage discharges to ground within Source Protection Zone 1. The form applies to discharges from systems such as septic tanks or package treatment plants that were already in use before 1 January 2015.
Why it matters
Surveyors may encounter these systems during inspections, valuations or due diligence on rural and off-mains drainage properties. The permit requirement and SPZ1 location are relevant to compliance risk, potential remediation needs and transaction advice.
Key points
- Applies to existing small sewage discharges to ground in SPZ1
- Covers systems such as septic tanks and package treatment plants
- Only for discharges in use before 1 January 2015
- Form guidance notes that Adobe Acrobat should be used to complete the application
- Postal and email addresses in the application form and guidance have been updated
Organisations:
Environment Agency, GOV.UK
Regulations:
environmental permit, Source Protection Zone 1, Form EPB
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