Gain practical, real-world Environmental Permitting knowledge from consultants who actively prepare permit applications, undertake environmental risk assessments and support businesses through regulatory compliance every day.
Unlike traditional training courses, the WPS Environmental Permitting Training Programme combines specialist technical training with a premium residential experience, allowing delegates to fully immerse themselves in the subject matter while networking with like-minded environmental professionals.
Environmental permitting can be one of the most challenging aspects of environmental compliance. Understanding whether a permit is required, identifying the correct permit type and preparing a successful application requires both technical knowledge and practical experience.
At WPS Compliance Consulting, we provide a practical Environmental Permitting Training Programme designed to help delegates understand the permitting process from start to finish.
Unlike many training providers, our consultants actively prepare Environmental Permit Applications, Environmental Risk Assessments, Written Management Systems and supporting documentation for clients throughout the UK.
Environmental Permitting is the regulatory system used to control activities that could impact the environment.
Many industrial processes, waste operations, treatment facilities, water discharge activities and installations require Environmental Permits before they can legally operate.
Businesses frequently struggle to answer questions such as:
This course has been specifically developed to answer these questions and provide delegates with a practical understanding of the environmental permitting process.
This programme is ideal for:
Whether you are completely new to environmental permitting or looking to strengthen your existing knowledge, this course provides a valuable foundation.
The first day focuses on understanding the regulatory framework and identifying when permits are required.
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Practical exercises help delegates determine which permitting route applies to different activities.
The second day focuses on permit applications and supporting documentation.
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Delegates gain practical experience understanding how applications are assessed by regulators.
The final day focuses on the documents commonly required to support permit applications.
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Practical exercises allow delegates to apply the knowledge gained throughout the programme.
Designed for businesses and consultants involved in waste management activities.
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Designed for industrial operators and consultants dealing with installations and regulated facilities.
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The WPS Environmental Permitting Programme is intentionally different from standard training courses.
To maximise learning outcomes and create a highly interactive environment, we operate small delegate groups and provide a fully inclusive residential experience.
Your course fee includes:
The residential format allows delegates to focus entirely on learning while developing valuable industry connections.
Choosing the right Environmental Permitting training provider can make a significant difference to what you take away from the programme. It is about learning from consultants who apply that legislation every day, helping businesses navigate complex permitting requirements, prepare successful applications and maintain environmental compliance.
At WPS Compliance Consulting, Environmental Permitting forms part of our day-to-day consultancy work. Our team regularly prepares Environmental Permit Applications, undertakes Environmental Risk Assessments, develops Written Management Systems and works directly with regulators to support businesses across a wide range of sectors.
This practical experience shapes every aspect of our training. Rather than relying solely on theory, we use real project examples, practical exercises and current industry knowledge to help delegates understand not only what the regulations require, but how they are applied in practice.
Training is delivered in small delegate groups, encouraging discussion, practical problem-solving and direct interaction with experienced environmental consultants throughout the programme.
Whether you are completely new to Environmental Permitting or looking to build on existing knowledge, our aim is to provide practical, commercially relevant training that delegates can apply with confidence when they return to their own organisations.
Lara Ayris is an experienced environmental consultant, Chartered Resource and Waste Manager and Chartered Environmentalist with extensive expertise in environmental permitting, waste management, environmental compliance and sustainability.
Holding a BSc (Hons) in Earth Sciences, an MSc in Environmental Management and an MSc in Advanced Industrial Practice (Waste Management), Lara combines strong academic knowledge with many years of practical consultancy experience. Throughout her career she has supported businesses across the UK with Environmental Permit Applications, Environmental Risk Assessments, Written Management Systems and wider environmental compliance projects.
Before founding WPS Compliance Consulting, Lara held roles with both the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) and the Building Research Establishment (BRE), giving her a broad understanding of environmental legislation, best practice and sustainable resource management.
Lara is a Chartered Resource and Waste Manager, a Chartered Environmentalist and a Fellow of the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management. In 2022 she was recognised in the ENDS Power List as one of the UK’s 100 most influential environmental consultants.
Alongside her consultancy work, Lara is an accomplished speaker, regularly presenting at industry events, supporting the Right Waste Right Place campaign and delivering guest lectures at universities. Her training combines technical expertise with practical, real-world experience, helping delegates understand not only the legislation, but how environmental permitting is applied successfully in practice.
Whether you’re attending to build a foundation in Environmental Permitting or strengthen your existing knowledge, you’ll benefit from training delivered by a consultant who applies these principles in practice every day.
To maintain the quality of learning and encourage meaningful discussion, attendance is not available through open booking.
All prospective delegates must complete an application process before a place can be offered.
Places are deliberately limited to ensure:
Applications are reviewed by the WPS team to ensure the programme remains suitable for each delegate.
Submission of an application does not automatically guarantee a place.
What Our Delegates Say
★★★★★
“I attended WPS Compliance Consulting’s Environmental Permitting Course and found it to be both beneficial and informative.
The course provided a high-level overview of environmental permitting and the key considerations involved, giving a clear understanding of the permitting process and regulatory requirements. The content was well structured, easy to follow and supported by practical industry experience.
Given the challenges and requirements within our own business, we probably could have spent a few more weeks discussing permitting in greater detail. However, the course achieved exactly what it set out to do by providing a solid foundation and broader understanding of environmental permitting.
I would recommend the course to anyone looking to improve their knowledge of environmental permitting, whether they are new to the subject or looking to strengthen their existing understanding.”
Peter Howes
Evides
An Environmental Permit is a legal authorisation that allows specific regulated activities to operate while protecting the environment.
Yes. The programme is suitable for both beginners and experienced environmental professionals.
A maximum of six delegates attend each programme.
Yes. Four nights’ accommodation at the Kettering Park Hotel & Spa is included.
No. This is a face-to-face residential training programme.
A Standard Rules Permit follows predefined regulatory conditions, whereas a Bespoke Permit is tailored to a specific operation.
No. The course has been designed to accommodate a wide range of experience levels.
Yes. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included throughout the programme.
Yes. Delegates will gain an understanding of permit applications, supporting documents and regulator expectations.
Places on each programme are deliberately limited to maintain the quality of learning and ensure every delegate benefits from direct access to our consultants. If you’d like to be considered for a future programme, we’d be pleased to hear from you.
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