Environmental Policy & Compliance Summary
Site Address: Bounds Farm, BH23 6BB
Permit Holder: Parley Golf Course T/A Parley Meadows Pet Cremations
Environmental Permit: U1597872/INC (England)
1. Environmental Policy Statement
Parley Meadows Pet Cremations operates a licensed pet cremation facility at Bounds Farm, BH23
6BB under Environmental Permit U1597872/INC issued by the Environment Agency. We are fully
committed to protecting the environment, preventing pollution and complying with all applicable
environmental legislation, including the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations
2016, the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and the Animal By-Products (Enforcement) (England)
Regulations 2013.
2. Permit & Legal Compliance
All operations are carried out in strict accordance with Environmental Permit U1597872/INC. The
permit is displayed onsite at all times. No changes to process, equipment, fuel type or throughput
are made without written approval from the Environment Agency. Any breakdown affecting
emissions or any environmental incident is recorded and reported to the Environment Agency
where required.
3. Cremator & Emissions Control
Only approved cremation equipment listed in the permit is used. Secondary chamber temperatures
and residence times are maintained at permit-specified levels. No visible smoke, persistent fume or
offensive odour is permitted beyond the site boundary. All equipment is maintained in accordance
with manufacturer instructions and permit requirements, with full operational and maintenance
record keeping.
4. Animal By-Products (ABP) Control
All animal remains are classified as Category 1 Animal By-Products. Remains are stored in sealed,
labelled containers within temperature-controlled refrigeration. All ABP movements are fully
recorded and retained for a minimum of two years.
5. Waste & Ash Management
Ashes are either returned to the pet owner or disposed of with informed written consent.
Combustion residues, personal protective equipment, filters and metals are removed from site
using licensed waste carriers only. Waste Transfer Notes are retained for a minimum of two years.
6. Odour, Noise & Nuisance Control
All animal remains are processed promptly to prevent decomposition odours. Refrigerated and
sealed storage is maintained at all times. Operating hours and vehicle movements are controlled to
minimise disturbance to neighbouring land and properties.
7. Water Protection & Spill Response
No contaminated liquids are discharged from the site to surface water, groundwater or sewer. Spill
kits are maintained in all identified risk areas and used immediately if required. All spills are
recorded and reported to the Environment Agency where required.
8. Training, Incidents & Continuous Improvement
All staff receive environmental awareness, ABP handling and emergency response training. All
incidents and complaints are logged, investigated and corrective action implemented. This policy is
reviewed annually as part of our commitment to continual environmental improvement.
Responsible Person (Permit Holder): Parley Golf Course T/A Parley Meadows Pet Cremations