SR2022 No 8: waste wood treatment
Standard rules for the treatment of waste wood.
Applies to England
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This standard rules permit allows you to operate a waste facility for the storage and treatment of non-hazardous waste wood.
You can apply for this standard rules permit if:
your activity meets the rules set out in the permit
you can manage the potential risks as set out in the generic risk assessment
Charges
The charges for applying for this standard rules permit are:
£2,461 for a new standard rules permit application
£792 for a minor variation to the permit
£2,529 to transfer the permit
£2,356 to surrender the permit
There is also an annual subsistence charge of £1,920 for the standard rules permit.permit.
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You onlinecan get advice before you apply for a permit.
How to apply for an environmental permit.
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Updates to this page
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Added that the Environment Agency is testing a new online service for permit applications in England. Added a link so you can sign up to use the new service and give feedback.
Update history
2025-11-06 16:30
Added that the Environment Agency is testing a new online service for permit applications in England. Added a link so you can sign up to use the new service and give feedback.
2025-04-28 14:09
Corrected an error in the application charge and the minor variation charge. Added a link to ‘Extension to comply with new standard rules permits: RPS 331’ – this regulatory position statement has extended the deadline for complying or applying for a permit for existing permit holders.
2024-12-18 17:51
First published.