Statutory guidance

SR2018 No 1: Specified generator, tranche B low risk, base load operation between 0 to 5 MWth

Standard rules and generic risk assessment for tranche B specified generator with individual unit capacity <1 to 5MWth.

From:
Environment Agency
Published
6 September 2018
Last updated
12 February 2026 — See all updates

Applies to England

Documents

SR2018 No 1 standard rules Specified Generator, Tranche B low risk, base load operation between 0 – 5 MWth

Ref: LIT 10961

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SR2018 No 1: generic risk assessment, Specified Generator, Tranche B low risk, base load operation between 0 – 5 MWth

Ref: LIT 10962

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Details

When referred to in an environmental permit, these rules will allow the operator to operate one or more tranche B specified generators which are natural gas or non-waste derived biogas fired engines or boilers which are combined heat and power plants (CHPs).

Individual unit capacity is <1 to 5 MWth and the total is < 5.0 MWth at the specified location which may be in rural and urban areas where background NO2 has sufficient headroom.

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You can apply online for this permit in England.

Updates to this page

Published 6 September 2018
Last updated 12 February 2026 + show all updates

  1. Updated the 'Details' section to linked to the new service for applying for a environmental permit online in England.

  2. Removed out dated standard rule and associated generic risk assessment that applied until 13/12/19 to standard permits issued before 13/09/19.

  3. Added updated standard rule and associated generic risk assessment.

  4. First published.

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