Under the notification of Cooling Towers and Evaporative Condensers 
Regulations 1992, persons in control of premises have a duty to notify the Local Authority in writing with details of 'notifiable' devices. Notifiable devices consist of Cooling Towers and Evaporative Condensers, except where they contain water that is not exposed to the air and the water and electricity supply are not connected. If a Tower becomes redundant or dismantled, this also should be notified as soon as possible.
The main purpose of the Cooling Towers and Evaporative Condensers Regulations 1992 is to help in the investigation of Legionnaires' Disease.
It is a legal duty to notify the Local Authority within one month of installation of any Cooling Tower or change to a Cooling Tower. Upon Receipt of the registration document the Cooling Tower will then be immediately registered by the Local Authority.
How to Apply
If you wish to download the form and complete it, please click on Cooling Tower/Evaporative Condenser Application Form. (PDF 21kb)
Cooling Tower/Evaporative Condenser Online Application Form
Completed forms should be sent to the address below.
Will Tacit Consent Apply?
Yes. This means that you will be able to act as though your application is granted if you have not heard by the end of the target completion period which is 28 days from the date of submission of all correct and relevant information.
Contact Details
Environment and Safety Team
Regulatory Services and Public Protection
Newcastle City Council
Civic Centre
Barras Bridge
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 8PB
Phone: 0191 2116178
Fax: 0191 2116060
Email: rspp@newcastle.gov.uk
Registered Cooling Towers in Newcastle
All premises where cooling towers and evaporative condensers are situated must register with the local authority.
| Ref No. | Occupier | Street Number | Street | Postcode | Number of Cooling Towers | LA/HSE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ||||||
| 3 | Newcastle upon Tyne City Council | Civic Centre | Barras Bridge | NE1 8QH | 2 | HSE |
| 10 | Scottish Life House | Archbold Terrace | NE2 1DB | 3 | LA | |
| 15 | British Engines Ltd | Glasshouse Street | NE6 1BS | 4 | HSE | |
| 17 | Siemens Power Ltd | Heaton Works | Shields Road | NE6 2YL | 1 | HSE |
| 24 | University of Newcastle | Stephenson Building | Claremont Road | NE1 7RU | 1 | HSE |
| 28 | British Rail | Central Station | Neville Street | NE1 | 1 | HSE |
| 36 | Sanofi Winthrop Production | Edgefield Avenue | NE3 3TT | 3 | HSE | |
| 39 | Royston Engineering Group Ltd | Unit 3 | Walker Riverside Park | NE6 3PF | 1 | HSE |
| 41 | Calder Industrial Materials Ltd | Elswick Works | NE99 1GE | 1 | HSE | |
| 42 | Nestle (UK) Ltd | Rowan Drive | NE3 3TR | 4 | HSE | |
| 46 | Springvale EPS Ltd | Coach Lane Hazelrigg | NE13 7AP | 2 | HSE | |
| 48 | Capital Shopping Centres PLC | Eldon Square | Percy Street | NE1 7JB | 2 | LA |
| 49 | Greggs of Gosforth | Gosforth Industrial Estate | Christon Road | NE3 1XH | 1 | HSE |
| 50 | Smiles Engineering | 9 & 10 | Brough Park Trading Estate | NE6 2YF | 1 | HSE |
*Note: Entries have been deleted where cooling towers/evaporative condensers are no longer operated.
