Charges

What we charge, how and why we set charges; with contact information for related queries.

Here you will be able to access all the information you need in order to understand why we charge businesses and what the current charges are. Use the links below to find the information you need.

  • News and developments
    Includes information on charges developments and initiatives, EU developments which may impact on our charges, and links to the latest publications and information to help charge payers.
  • Charge details
    Summarises our current regulatory schemes and provides links to the legal scheme documents for full details.
  • Why we raise charges
    Provides an overview of Environment Agency funding and the legislative basis for each of our charging schemes and other charges.
  • How we determine our charges
    Explains the building blocks we use in setting charges, including Government guidance, general principles and the consultation and approval process.
  • Contacts
    Who to contact with queries related to charging.