Sevenoaks - Watchlist site 87

Oak Tree Farm in Sevenoaks, Kent is a large site which has both illegal general waste tipping and areas which are covered by the required environmental permits or exemptions.

Waste remains on watchlist site 87 causing a range of problems that impact the environment and the local community. These include dust, traffic concerns, negative visual impact, fire risk, water and drainage concerns.

Led by the West Kent Waste team, the Environment Agency is working with the local authority, the police and the fire and rescue service to ensure the site operator complies with the environmental permits and exemptions. We are also liaising with the landowner regarding the illegal waste tipped and we are regularly monitoring the site.

If the operator does not comply with the environmental permits and exemptions, we will revoke (cancel) them subject to any appeal process. We will work with our partners and take appropriate regulatory action to stop any further waste being illegally imported and burned.

We have received enquiries from the local community and MP for the area and have kept them up to date with our involvement and action.