Pollution Prevention and Control fees and charges
Operators of PPC (Pollution Prevention and Control) activities are required to pay a fee to the government regulator to cover the regulator’s costs.
This is in line with the ‘Polluter Pays’ key principle, where the operator bears the cost of any measures to prevent environmental harm that they may cause.
Part A and Part B permits
The fees and charges for 2026/2027 relating to Part A and Part B permits issued under the Pollution Prevention and Control (Industrial Emissions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013 are summarised below:
| Charge Category | Part A | Part B (per installation) |
|---|---|---|
| Permit application | £7,073 per component | £2,322 |
| Annual subsistance | £2,503 per component (plus specified waste management activities) | £1,447 |
| Variation (standard) | £2,062 per component | No Charge |
| Variation (substantial) | £3,663 per component | £1,518 |
| Transfer (part) | £2,398 (plus supplement of £1,768 for specified waste management activities) | £687 |
| Transfer (whole) | £453 (plus supplement of £1,768 for specified waste management activities) | £228 |
| Surrender | £3,851 (plus supplement of £3,002 for landfills) | No Charge |
Pollution Prevention and Control (Industrial Emissions) Northern Ireland Charging Scheme 2026.
If you have any queries please contact IPRI@daera-ni.gov.uk.
Part C Permits
The fees and charges for 2026/2027 relating to Part C permits issued under regulation 25 of the Pollution Prevention and Control (Industrial Emissions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013 are listed below.
If you wish to make an application for a Part C permit, variation, transfer or surrender please contact the relevant District Council for advice.
You may also consult the Pollution Prevention and Control District Councils 2026/27 Part C charging scheme.
| Permit application charges | Cost |
|---|---|
| Standard charge | £2090 per activity |
| Reduced charge for certain activities | £202 per activity |
| PVR I and II combined | £354 |
| Vehicle refinishers | £361 |
| Standard subsistence charges | Cost |
|---|---|
| Low | £965 per activity |
| Medium | £1,412 per activity |
| High | £1,857 per activity |
| Reduced subsistence charge for certain activities | £202 |
| PVR I and II combined | £312 |
| Vehicle refinishers | £361 |
| Variation charges | Cost |
|---|---|
| Standard charge | £1,339 |
| Reduced charge for certain activities | £132 |
| Transfer charges | Cost |
|---|---|
| Transfer of whole permit - standard charge | £207 |
| Transfer of whole permit - reduced charge for certain activities | £20 |
| Transfer of part permit - standard charge | £624 |
| Transfer of part permit - reduced charge for certain activities | £61 |
| Additional fee for operating without a permit | Cost |
|---|---|
| Standard charge | £1,639 |
| Reduced charge for certain activities | £99 |
| Late payment fee | £69 |
Further Information
If you would like any further information, please contact the Chemicals and Industrial Pollution Policy (CIPP) Branch of DAERA.