Isle of Sheppey - Watchlist site 59
The site
This site at Power Station Road on the Isle of Sheppey was operating as a waste transfer station without an environmental permit until the Environment Agency obtained a Restriction Order to stop any further importation of waste.
In August 2026, the Prime Minister announced that the site, listed as site number 59 on the Environment Agency’s national watchlist, would now have a detailed assessment for full clearance of the waste due to the risks to the local environment and people.
The problem
These risks include vermin seen on site, the threat of fire breaking out and the unsightly nature of the abandoned waste.
The action we’ve taken
We obtained a restriction order from the Magistrates’ Court in February 2026 and extended this in July 2026 for a further 6 months.
Our investigation into those responsible for dumping the waste without the necessary permits in place is continuing. We continue to monitor the Restriction Order to ensure that no breaches occur.
We have received interest from the community, media and the elected member for the area and have kept them all informed as our investigation has progressed.