Land, farming and development position statements
We are working hard to improve the environment in rural and urban areas. Find out about our views on agricultural issues, regeneration, and how we work with partners to improve the land around us.
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.
Our position statement for Heat exchangers and condensate management.
Our position statement on the inclusion of gilts in intensive farming regulation.
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.
Update on proposed standard rules permit
Our position statement on Metaldehyde slug pellets (July 2011).
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).
Our position statement on compliance assessment and enforcement for the SSAFO regulations (March 2011).
Position statement (May 2003) setting out the Environment Agency's policy position on brownfield land redevelopment.
Find out about our position on sustainable communities.
A poor environment can affect our health and wellbeing. We call for solutions to help disadvantaged communities.
Our report on the pressures on environmental infrastructure in England and Wales.
A report on the four key steps to ensure environmental infrastructure (for water resources, wastewater, waste and flood risk management) supports housing growth.