Environmental Permitting & Compliance

Secure the approvals you need to operate with confidence

Obtaining and maintaining environmental permits can be a complex and time-consuming process. Our permitting specialists help businesses secure the approvals they need, navigate regulatory requirements and maintain compliance throughout the life of their operations.

Helping businesses secure permits and maintain compliance

Our permitting specialists provide comprehensive environmental permitting and compliance support across England, Wales and Scotland. From permit applications and variations through to compliance audits and regulatory advice, we help clients navigate environmental legislation and keep projects moving forward.

HOW WE SUPPORT YOUR PROJECT

Environmental Permit Applications

We prepare and manage permit applications for a wide range of regulated activities, including:

We prepare and manage permit applications for a wide range of regulated activities, including:

Environmental Permits
Flood Risk Activity Permits (FRAPs)
Water Activity Permits
Permits to Discharge
Abstraction Licences
Medium Combustion Plant (MCP) Permits
Waste Management Permits
Standard Rules Permits
Exemptions
Ordinary Watercourse Consents

We support complex industrial and infrastructure projects, including:

Anaerobic Digestion Facilities
Large Combustion Plants
Chemical Manufacturing Sites
Advanced Thermal Treatment Facilities
Carbon Capture Projects
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Facilities
Oil Storage & Treatment Sites

Regulations change, operations evolve and permits need to keep pace.

We provide:

Permit Variation Applications
Permit Surrender Applications
Regulation 61 Responses
Best Available Techniques (BAT) Reviews
End of Waste Technical Support
Regulatory Liaison & Negotiation

Our support extends far beyond permit applications.

We can assist with:

Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001)
Accident Management Plans
Odour Management Plans
Noise & Vibration Management Plans
Climate Change Assessments
Compliance Reviews & Audits

Why clients value our approach

Environmental permitting is not just about completing application forms. It requires a detailed understanding of legislation, regulatory expectations and how facilities operate in practice.

Our team includes specialists who have previously worked within local authorities and environmental regulators, giving us valuable insight into how permitting decisions are made and how best to engage with the authorities responsible for them.

Director-led service

Responsive, practical advice

Commercially focused recommendations

Integrated with wider Enzygo disciplines

WHERE PERMITTING ADVICE ADDS VALUE

Environmental permits can often become a critical path item for project delivery.

Delays are commonly caused by incomplete information, late engagement with permitting specialists or assumptions that historic permit requirements remain unchanged.

By involving our team early, clients benefit from:

We advise on transport and highways matters across the UK planning system, including policy compliance, technical assessment requirements and the legal agreements that support delivery.

Better project planning
Reduced regulatory risk
Faster responses to regulator queries
Improved permit determination outcomes
Clearer compliance strategies
Highways Act 1980 considerations

Why Enzygo

A multidisciplinary approach

Unlike many consultancies, we bring planning, ecology, hydrology, landscape, transport, geo-environmental and environmental expertise together under one roof.

This allows us to identify risks earlier, streamline project delivery and provide a coordinated approach throughout the development lifecycle.