Industrial Pollution Control

In addition to carrying out monitoring and reviews of air quality the Council works with local industry to control emissions. The 'Pollution Prevention and Control (England and Wales) Regulations 2000' as amended, lists certain industrial processes which need to obtain a 'Permit' from a regulatory authority before they can legally operate. These processes can be categorised on the basis of their likely environmental impact:

Part A1 installations in Darlington - PDF format are regulated by the Environment Agency for emissions to air, land and water
Part A2 installations are regulated by the Council for emissions to air, land and water ('LA - IPPC' Local Authority Integrated Pollution Control) - there are no such installations in Darlington at present
Part B installations in Darlington - PDF format are regulated by the Council for emissions to air only ('LAPPC' Local Air Pollution Prevention and Control)

Enquiries in relation to applications for Part A1 installations should be directed to the Environment Agency via their national call centre tel. 08708 506 506

Enquiries in relation to applications for Part A2 or Part B installations should be directed to Darlington Council on (01325) 388799. Companies wishing to apply for a new Part B installation or who wish to amend their existing Part B Permits can also download the relevant forms using the links below:

Download LAPPC Part B Application Form - PDF format

Download LAPPC Part B Variation Form - PDF format

Download LAPPC Part B Transfer Form - PDF format

For further information on this legislation and free advice for small businesses on meeting other environmental obligations visit the Environment Agency's website