You need a construction & demolition waste permit in order to import construction & demolition waste (C&D Waste), You will need to apply for an environmental permit from the Environment Agency.

The permit will allow you to import soils, stones, rubble, concrete, bricks & tiles. Once imported you can crush these and grade (filter) them on a trommel in order to produce different grades of soil for export.

These permits are relatively straight forward unlesss your proposed site is near a SSSI, bird nesting site or nature reserve. You will need to submit a dust and emissions management plan. You will also need to show how you

plan to provide enough water for damping down in the summer.

You will need to produce a dust management plan (DEMP) and other supporting surveys to demonstrate that your operation will not have an adverse impact on the environment. This may include a site contamination report or noise impact assessment.

This all depends on where your site is located and what is around you. We will scope your permit application and help you decide on what additional surveys are required.

We can help you apply for a construction & demolition waste permit to crush and grade C&D waste. Paul Downing & Associates have successfully submitted and obtained lots of these permits for clients.
We have helped many companies apply for new permits to get them off the ground. Our services include providing for all of the supporting surveys required for a successful application. These may include dust management plans, habitats surveys, contaminated land surveys, drainage surveys and all the risk assessments required by the Environment Agency.
Note that in order to apply for this permit you must have the appropriate planning in place. You must also have the correct “O” licences issued by the local authority.

If you are looking to apply for a permit to treat construction & demolition waste to produce soils. Call us today for more information. We can help you get started and let you know if your site is suitable.