Land, farming and development position statements

Gable end fans

This statement clarifies our enforcement position in relation to the addition of heat extraction gable end fans at poultry farms regulated under the Environmental Permitting Regulations.

Heat exchangers and condensate management

Our position statement for Heat exchangers and condensate management.

The inclusion of gilts in intensive farming regulation

Our position statement on the inclusion of gilts in intensive farming regulation.

Building or expanding dairy units

Our postion statement (June 2011) sets out our role in the local authority-led decision making process for planning applications and outlines the environmental issues associated with building or expanding a dairy unit.

Discharge of enzyme treated sheep dip

Update on proposed standard rules permit

Metaldehyde position statement

Our position statement on Metaldehyde slug pellets (July 2011).

Nitrate Vulnerable Zones

Our over-arching position statement (August 2010) on compliance assessment and enforcement for Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZs), and our position statement on livestock slurry storage requirements (December 2010).

Silage slurry and agricultural fuel oil regulations (SSAFO)

Our position statement on compliance assessment and enforcement for the SSAFO regulations (March 2011).

Land management and flood risk management: Position Statement

Brownfield Land Redevelopment: Position Statement

Position statement (May 2003) setting out the Environment Agency's policy position on brownfield land redevelopment.

Sustainable communities: position statement

Find out about our position on sustainable communities.

Addressing environmental inequalities

A poor environment can affect our health and wellbeing. We call for solutions to help disadvantaged communities.