Office for Environmental Protection
The Office for Environmental Protection
The Office for Environmental Protection (The OEP) is a new public body.
We protect and improve the environment by holding government and other public authorities to account.
About us
The OEP was legally created in November 2021, under the Environment Act 2021.
Our work covers England and Northern Ireland. We also cover reserved matters across the UK (a matter on which only the UK Parliament in Westminster can make legislation).
We are an independent non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Our people
Our staff and board are led by our Chair, Dame Glenys Stacey, and Interim CEO, Natalie Prosser.
Our vacancies
We are looking for people who are passionate about protecting and improving our environment.
Making a complaint
You can complain to us if you think that a public authority has broken environmental law. Our service is free for you to use.
What can I complain about
Check to see if we are the right people to help with your problem.
Find out what’s involved
Our complaints process is open to everybody. Read more about what you need to do and what you can expect from us.
Submitting a complaint
You can fill in our complaint form online or download a copy.
OEP calls for urgent action to meet the ambitions of the 25 Year Environment Plan
12.05.2022The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has today called for the government to aim high and act now to ensure it achieves its ambitions for the environment.
OEP confirms appointment of CEO
28.04.2022The OEP has confirmed its CEO appointment
The Office of Environmental Protection welcomes appointment of a Northern Ireland Non-Executive Member
25.03.2022DAERA has announced that Northern Ireland Environment Minister Edwin Poots has appointed Malcolm Beatty to the OEP for a five year term, from April 1, 2022.
OEP response to Government on Nature Recovery Green Paper and advice on proposals to reform the Habitats Regulations Assessment
18.05.2022
OEP advice in response to Biodiversity Net Gain consultation
18.05.2022