Overseal - Watchlist site 78
The site
Approximately 50 tonnes of inert waste was brought onto the site at Overseal in Derbyshire without the necessary permission. The local authority, South Derbyshire District Council, has issued a notice requiring the waste to be removed. Currently, the site remains on the watchlist (as site 78) while an appeal against that planning notice is determined. A decision on the appeal is not expected until early 2027.
The problem
Waste deposits stopped in March 2026 and no current or likely impacts on people or the environment have been identified. The waste remains on the site pending a decision on its removal under the planning regime.
The action we have taken
Environment Agency enforcement officers from the West Midlands Illegal Waste team successfully provided advice and guidance to prevent further illegal activity. The next steps will depend on the outcome of the planning appeal from South Derbyshire Council.
Once the appeal process has concluded and following any enforcement action undertaken by South Derbyshire Council, we will collaborate with partner organisations to determine the most appropriate action to take regarding the waste at the site.