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Application to modify the conditions of a Waste Management Licence

Last updated: 5 April 2011

Welcome to the support page for the Application to modify the conditions of a Waste Management Licence online form.

We strongly recommend that you read all of the supporting information below before proceeding to fill in the online formOpens in New window.

Licence summary

Under the Waste and Contaminated Land (Northern Ireland) Order 1997, and the Waste Management Licensing Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003, a Waste Management Licence is required to authorise the deposit, treating, keeping or disposal of controlled waste in or on any land, or the treatment or disposal of controlled waste by means of mobile plant.

The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) is responsible for granting licences, setting conditions on licensing activities and monitoring sites to ensure compliance with licence conditions.

This application only permits modification of the conditions of a licence, not modification of the licence itself.

You will need to apply for a new licence if you: Are proposing to carry out activities not permitted by the existing licence; Want to expand operations outside the current licensed area.

Eligibility Criteria Anyone who deposits, treats, keeps or disposes of controlled waste.
Regulation Summary The Waste and Contaminated Land (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 stipulates that anyone treating, keeping or disposing of controlled waste must be licensed. The licence will contain conditions that must be adhered to so as to prevent harm to the environment or human health.
Application Evaluation Process Each application is assessed and determined on its own merits, providing all relevant information has been supplied.
Will Tacit Consent Apply Tacit consent is where a licence is granted by default if the Licensing Authority has not processed your application within the published processing times. However, due to environmental / public health interests, tacit consent does not apply to applications to modify the conditions of a Waste Management Licence. NIEA must process your application and issue your licence before the modifications are implemented. Please contact NIEA if you have not heard from us within a reasonable period of time. You can do this onlineOpens in New window or use the contact details below.
Target Completion Period Upon receipt of the completed application the Agency will aim to issue a modified licence within 2 months.
Fees

You should find out the applicable charge by visiting the following page before filling out the online form:

http://www.doeni.gov.uk/niea/business_and_industry-2/charges.htm

Apply online Go to the nibusinessinfo websiteOpens in New window to apply.
Forms to download, print, and post

Forms are available to download from the NIEA web page at:

http://www.doeni.gov.uk/niea/waste-home/waste-guidance.htm

Contact Details

Northern Ireland Environment Agency
Land and Resource Management Unit
Klondyke Building
Cromac Avenue
Gasworks Business Park
Belfast
BT7 2JA

Call Gary Tate on 028 9056 9358 or e-mail gary.tate@doeni.gov.uk

Application and licence Redress You should contact the Land and Resource Management team in the first instance to establish the reason for a failed application. If you are not happy with this response you may appeal against the decision to the Planning Appeals Commission.
Consumer Complaint

Follow NIEA customer complaints procedure:

http://www.doeni.gov.uk/niea/11-06.02_complaints_procedure_web.pdf (.PDF 474Kb)Opens in New window

Public Registers or Databases

A list of current licensed facilities can be found on the NIEA website at:

http://www.doeni.gov.uk/niea/website_licenses.pdf (.PDF 271Kb)Opens in New window

Local Support Call Gary Tate on 028 9056 9358 or e-mail gary.tate@doeni.gov.uk
Further Information

More information can be found on the NIEA website at:

http://www.doeni.gov.uk/niea/waste-home/authorisation/license.htm

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