UK: All environmental permits to be reviewed over next four years

The main change is the introduction of Best Available Technique Associated Emission Levels (BAT AELs). The AELs for ammonia emissions and nitrogen and phosphorus excretion will apply to all permits.

The EA will be sending questionnaires to all permitted farms this autumn to determine whether existing permits comply with the new standards and identify what, if any, improvements are required. Farms with a permit, or those applying for one, will need to comply with requirements as soon as the new/updated permit is issued.