Request an ammonia screening assessment
Summary
The Environment Agency has updated guidance for requesting an ammonia screening assessment as part of intensive farming permit applications. The notice confirms that the existing ammonia screening tool is being replaced by SCAIL Agriculture, with updated screening distances and revised spreadsheet forms for pigs and poultry.
Why it matters
This is relevant to surveyors involved in rural, agricultural or environmental due diligence, particularly where land use or permitting may affect development potential and compliance. It also signals a change in the technical process used to assess ammonia impacts for intensive farming proposals.
Key points
- Ammonia screening assessments are required for intensive farming permit applications in specified cases.
- SCAIL Agriculture will replace the current ammonia screening tool as the default method.
- Updated screening distances are based on mass emissions.
- Revised data spreadsheet forms have been issued for pigs and poultry.
- Applicants must submit the permit application within 6 months of the screening assessment.
Organisations:
Environment Agency
Regulations:
Best Available Techniques (BAT) Reference Document for the Intensive Rearing of Poultry or Pigs (IRPP), Simple Calculation of Atmospheric Impact Limits (SCAIL)
Locations:
England, Rotherham
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