Harborough District Council
Welcome to the environmental protection section. This section deals with statutory nuisance, environmental permitting and pollution issues.
The council has powers the deal with nuisances caused by Noise, Light, Smoke, dust, odour and insects.
For more information on Statutory Nuisance
This page provides guidance to builders and site managers on minimising the disruption to nearby residence
Advice on limiting nuisance
You must have an environmental permit if you operate a regulated facility in England or Wales.
For more information on environmental permitting
If water to your property is supplied by a spring, well, borehole, pond or stream it is a private water supply.
For more information on Private Water Supplies
The Council's Environment Team provides information and advice about complaints of blocked or defective drains and sewers
For more information on Drains and Sewers
The Council has a duty to assess Air Quality in the District
For more information on Air Quality
Historic land uses may have effected the quality of land. The council has a duty to investigate potentially effected sites.
For more information on Contaminated Land
