Ockham - Watchlist site 74

Brick Kiln Farm, a large site in Ockham near Guildford, Surrey has been subject to unlawful general waste and planning activities including burning of waste. It is believed that the unlawful activity first began back in the 1980’s.

In terms of current or likely future impacts on the surrounding landscape and people living nearby, the main problem highlighted by the Environment Agency at watchlist site 74 is the unsightly nature of the stored and burnt waste.

Our Environmental Crime team for Kent, South London and East Sussex is working with partner agencies that include the local authority and the police to monitor the site, remove the illegally tipped waste and to stop further burning. We have issued a Section 59 Enforcement Notice on the current landowner to remove the waste.

We are also working with the landowner and partners to monitor the site and we will take furtherrelevant regulatory action, where appropriate.

We are keeping the local community and MP updated on progress with our investigation in response to their interest and enquiries.