Environmental consent and environmental enforcement notice appeals: forms and guidance
- Published
- 19 February 2020
How to make an environmental consent or enforcement notice appeal.
You have the right to make an environmental appeal to Scottish Ministers where decisions are made by regulatory authority's such as the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) or Scottish Water in the following types of cases:
- pollution prevention and control
- water environment
- waste management
- radioactive substances
- environmental impact assessment - agriculture
- private water supplies
Visit SEPA's website to find out more about different environmental issues.
The attached guidance explains:
- what the appeals process is
- how to complete and submit your form
- how to get in touch
- how to submit documents to the DPEA electronically
There is no fee for this type of appeal. Everybody who participates in the process is normally expected to cover their own expenses.
You can track the progress of your appeal online.
More information
Environmental Legislation provides context to these specific types of appeals.
Code of Practice: Procedures for Handling Environmental Appeals Through Hearings or Local Inquiries provides context to these specific types of appeals.
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- 4 page PDF
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- 2 page PDF
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- 1 page PDF
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Contact
If you take part in the appeals process, use DPEA websites, contact the division or attend a webcast, the DPEA may collect certain information about you. To find out more about what information is collected, how the information is used and managed please read the DPEA's privacy notice
Email: DPEA@gov.scot
Telephone: 0300 244 6668
Post:
Planning and Environmental Appeals Division
Hadrian House
Callendar Business Park
Falkirk
FK1 1XR
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