Pollution prevention and control (PPC) permit for air emissions (Scotland)

Pollution prevention and control Part B permit

    You may need to get a pollution prevention and control (PPC) Part B permit if you operate a facility in Scotland which produces air emissions.

    Certain commercial activities which produce air emissions are called Part B activities. These include:

    • dry cleaning
    • petrol vapour recovery (PVR)
    • cement batching
    • roadstone coating

    Contact your local Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) office to find out if you need a permit.

    Conditions

    The permit means you must:

    • monitor the emissions from the activity (or activities) and record the results
    • notify SEPA in case of accidental releases and releases above the limits set for your
      emissions
    • keep certain records that may be inspected by SEPA

    SEPA periodically reviews each of its PPC permits.

    How to apply

    The SEPA website has information on applying for a PPC Part B permit.

    You will have to pay an application fee. There’s also a fee to make major changes to your permit.

    Read ‘Pollution Prevention and Control (Scotland) Regulations 2000 – A Practical Guide’ for more information.

    Download ‘Pollution Prevention and Control (Scotland) Regulations 2000 – A Practical Guide’ (PDF, 374KB)

    Fines and penalties

    You could be fined up to £20,000 and/or be sentenced to 6 months imprisonment if you don’t get a permit or don’t comply with the conditions of your permit.

    Facilities in Scotland which produces air emissions may require a pollution prevention and control (PPC) Part B permit

    Scotland