Plymouth City Council Environmental Permit Issued
Summary
The Environment Agency has issued an environmental permit to Plymouth City Council for the Chelson Meadow Leachate Treatment Plant. This permit is issued under the Industrial Emissions Directive and includes the decision document and site condition report evaluation template.
What changed
The Environment Agency has issued a final environmental permit (EPR/CP3731LZ/V005) to Plymouth City Council for its Chelson Meadow Leachate Treatment Plant. This action finalizes the permit under the Industrial Emissions Directive, providing the operational framework for leachate treatment at the site.
This issuance represents the final stage of the permitting process. Plymouth City Council, as the operator, must adhere to the conditions outlined in the permit and associated decision documents. The Environment Agency has made the permit details publicly available, including a variation notice and decision document, for transparency and compliance oversight.
What to do next
- Review the issued permit (EPR/CP3731LZ/V005) for Chelson Meadow Leachate Treatment Plant.
- Ensure ongoing operations comply with the conditions specified in the permit and decision document.
Source document (simplified)
Decision
PL9 7JA, Plymouth City Council: environmental permit issued – EPR/CP3731LZ/V005
View the permit issued for Chelson Meadow Leachate Treatment Plant, Plymouth under the Industrial Emissions Directive.
From: Environment Agency Published 23 March 2026 Get emails about this page
Applies to England
Documents
Variation Notice: Plymouth City Council
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Decision Document: Plymouth City Council
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Details
The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).
This decision includes the permit, decision document and site condition report evaluation template for:
- Operator name: Plymouth City Council
- Installation name: Chelson Meadow Leachate Treatment Plant
- Permit number: EPR/CP3731LZ/V005
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Published 23 March 2026
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