Regulatory compliance

Includes: preparing standard rules permits; bespoke permit applications; and supporting compliance documentation.

The client

waste-collection company that needed to establish a new recycling facility critical to its business development.

The job

Obtain planning consent and an environmental permit.

Outcome

Site operational within 3 months of commission.

Client feedback

"You've done a terrific job."

Bringing our legal knowledge to bear to encourage pragmatism in application of regulatory requirements.

The client

A client site experienced a fire. Environment Agency threatening enforcement action.

The job

Agree compliance strategy with Environment Agency without recourse to enforcement powers.

Outcome

Site compliant without enforcement including compliance documentation in place.

Ongoing assistance and 'critical friend' checks to cover off any possible points of exposure.

The client

A national retailer concerned about potential compliance risk.

The job

Compliance checks on sample of sites; preparation of action plan; identification of system improvements and development of in-house compliance tools.

Outcome

Exposure reduced and in-house capacity developed.

Client feedback

"We chose the right specialist consultancy to do the job."

Beyond Waste supports clients under scrutiny by the Agency, developing compliance strategies and where necessary lodging and defending appeals.

We represent our clients through the appeal process providing a cost effective and expert alternative to instructing lawyers.

Example

A client was facing the threat of Enforcement action by the Agency. Beyond Waste advised on what was reasonable and prepared appropriate documentation. While an Enforcement Notice was served this was ultimately quashed on appeal with costs awarded to our client.