Pollution control - Part B authorisation
Regulation of air pollution from certain premises
We are responsible for issuing permits and inspecting all part B processes (under the Pollution, Prevention and Control Act 1999).
Part B processes are those which have the potential to cause air pollution.This means that premises such as crematoria,dry cleaners, print works, and cement batching plants have to be inspected regularly.
Anyone wishing to carry out a process that requires a permit must make an application to us, the council. We will issue a 'Permit' that sets down conditions that the operator must meet to minimise air pollution. During inspections scientific officers ask to see how these conditions are being met.
For more information about part B (LAAPPC) regulations see the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) website.
Companies wishing to carry out part B processes can download an application form 
(PDF: 153KB) or contact Scientific Services directly.
- Part B permitted processes (PDF: 18KB)
- Permitted dry cleaner processes (PDF: 332KB)
If you are unsure of your responsibilities contact Scientific Services where officers will be pleased to advise you
Petrol stations are inspected by the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority (which runs the London Fire Brigade). They therefore inspect the pollution control arrangements at the petrol stations on behalf of the council.
A number of other types of processes in the UK are inspected by the Environment Agency. There are at present none of these in Barnet.
