Air quality

Find out about air quality and causes of air pollution.

Air quality and planning

You will need an environment permit for most generators, furnaces and boilers. This includes:

  • commercial furnaces
  • new (non-domestic) chimney stacks

The environmental permit you need depends on the type and amount of fuel you're burning.

Visit GOV.UK Boilers and furnaces for more information.

If you operate a regulated facility, you may require an environmental permit.