Open consultation

Environmental permitting: standard rules consultation number 30

From:
Environment Agency
Published
1 April 2025

Applies to England

Summary

We want your views on our proposals for new standard rules permits for new cemetery developments and closed-loop ground source heating and cooling systems.

This consultation is being held on another website.

This consultation closes at

Consultation description

This consultation is to seek your views on the proposed new standard rules for:

  • new cemetery developments proposing moderate burial rates
  • new cemetery developments proposing burials into unweathered bedrock
  • new natural burials grounds
  • new closed-loop ground source heating and cooling systems in certain settings

We will also seek your views on the generic risk assessments associated with each standard rules set.

The consultation document explains: 

  • what we are consulting on
  • an overview of the relevant documents
  • the standard permitting process
  • the proposed new standard rules permits
  • how you can respond to the consultation
  • how we will gain your consent and use your information
  • the principles we follow when running this and other consultations

Your response will help us understand:

  • whether the new standard rules permit ensures that the environmental risks posed by this activity are reduced to an acceptable level
  • the positive and negative impacts this could have on businesses
  • what charges to apply to these proposed permits

Documents

Proposals for new standard rules permits for new cemetery developments and closed-loop ground source heating and cooling systems

ODT, 174 KB

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Published 1 April 2025

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