Pollution Control - Part B Authorisation

We authorise prescribed industrial processes under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

Authorised processes

Authorised or 'Prescribed' processes are those industrial technologies that have a potential to cause pollution.

The Environmental Protection Act 1990 requires that processes identified in the act, or by regulations made under the act, must have an Authorisation to operate.

There are currently two types of process classification: Part A and Part B.

Part B processes are those that have the potential to cause only air pollution and include activities such as vehicle re-spraying, furniture manufacture and unloading of petrol.

Who regulates the processes

Part A processes are regulated by the Environment Agency while Part B processes are controlled by local authorities.

We are responsible for authorising and inspecting all Part B processes within the Borough.

How to get an authorisation

Any person operating a process that requires an authorisation must apply to us.

We must then issue an authorisation in accordance with government guidance.

The operator of the prescribed process must comply with the conditions of the authorisation and they will be subject to inspection to ensure this is the case.

Change in legislation

Following the introduction of the Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999 the system of authorisation is changing to meet the requirements of the European Directive on Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control.

The new Act covers a wider range of industrial processes using A1 and A2 classifications.

Local authorities will control A2 processes. Those processes not covered by the European Directive but regulated as 'part B' processes will continue to be controlled under Local Air Pollution Prevention Control by local authorities.

Guidance is currently being issued by the government to help both local authorities and industry move to the new system.

Who to contact

You can contact us by phone or email or by visiting our offices.

Environmental Health
2 Herne Hill Road
London
SE24 0AU
Phone: 020 7926 6111
Fax: 020 7926 6130
Email: noise@lambeth.gov.uk