Business pollution responsibilities and regulation

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Regulated industrial processes

We regulate some types of industrial processes that release dust, smells or organic solvents into the air. The Environment Agency also regulates some industrial processes. 

Types of regulated processes 

There are two types: 

  • Part A processes, regulated by the Environment Agency
  • Part B processes, regulated by us 

Part A processes 

These are larger industrial processes that could cause air pollution. Within Royal Greenwich, there are 4 Part A processes, at: 

  • Greenwich Power Station, Old Woolwich Road, SE10
  • European Colour, Nathan Way, SE28
  • Tate and Lyle Limited Refinery, Tunnel Avenue, SE10
  • Tate and Lyle (Amylum) Ltd CHP Powerhouse, Tunnel Avenue, SE10 

We have copies of the permits from the Environment Agency, and pollutant monitoring information. We have added these to our Part A register. 

Find out more and apply for a Part A permit (GOV.UK) 

Part B processes 

These are smaller scale activities that could cause air pollution, like: 

  • petrol stations
  • concrete crushers
  • cement batching plants
  • roadstone plants
  • vehicle resprayers 

To check if your business needs a permit, contact our Environmental Protection team by: 

Email: pollution-regulation@royalgreenwich.gov.uk 

Telephone: 020 8921 8921 or 020 8921 8166 

Apply for a Part B permit 

Download the application form for the permit you need:

General environmental permit application form
PDF - 142.13 KB
Dry cleaners environmental permit application form
PDF - 119.91 KB
Vehicle re-spraying environmental permit application form
PDF - 135.23 KB
Petrol station environmental permit application form
PDF - 132.58 KB
Waste oil burner environmental permit application form
PDF - 118.44 KB

Guidance on environmental permits 

The Part B system of regulation is called the Local Authority Pollution Prevention and Control (LAPPC). 

Read the general guidance manual on GOV.UK.

View the public register 

Download the list of permitted processes: 

Royal Greenwich industrial processes permit register
PDF - 43.08 KB

You can also view the public register at The Woolwich Centre during office hours. 

Download sample permits:

Sample dry cleaner permit
PDF - 44.9 KB
Sample concrete crusher permit
PDF - 53.7 KB
Sample petrol station permit
PDF - 35.78 KB

Chimney height approval 

We also approve chimney heights for industrial and commercial boilers or furnaces. We base this on the type and amount of pollutants coming from a chimney. The correct height ensures the dispersal of the pollutants does not affect residents. 

To check if you need chimney height approval, contact our Environmental Protection team, by: 

Email: pollution-regulation@royalgreenwich.gov.uk 

Telephone: 020 8921 8921 or 020 8921 8166 

Read more about permits for boilers and furnaces on GOV.UK.