Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
About EIA
Organisations are required by law to undertake EIA when planning particular types of development, such as power stations. Other types of projects, such as wind turbine development, infrastructure and residential development, may also require EIA depending on the size of the proposed development and the potential for significant environmental impact. In some instances, EIAs may also be undertaken on a voluntary basis to ‘smooth the way’ for a potentially sensitive application for development consent.
EIA involves detailed technical assessment of the potential effects of a project on the environment. The first stage is a ‘Screening and Scoping’ process to confirm that EIA is required. For more information on the assistance we can give at the Screening and Scoping stage, please click here.
Once the scope of the EIA has been agreed with the consenting authority, The Landmark Practice coordinates the production and presentation of environmental studies within a detailed Environmental Statement (ES) for submission with the development application.
Client benefitsA comprehensive and robust EIA from The Landmark Practice delivers major client benefits:
- Compliance with environmental standards minimises impacts on people and the environment, avoids the costs of remedial treatment or compensation for damage, and reinforces credibility.
- Reduced time and cost in securing planning approvals for development schemes. Environmental concerns are dealt with prior to planning submission, thereby minimising risk of delay caused by decision-makers seeking additional information.
- Avoidance of unanticipated impacts, providing savings in capital outlay and operating costs.
- Informed public support for proposed development by provision of accurate and meaningful information.
- Improved plan and layout by analysis of alternative approaches to project design and siting.
Our track record
The Landmark Practice is a registered assessor of the Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA). We have a strong track-record in EIA, and offer services to manage and co-ordinate the entire process. We offer our experience across a wide range of development sectors, including industries from wind turbine developments to rail links and re-development of listed buildings to large-scale business parks.
Contact usOur environmental planners will be happy to discuss the services that we can provide, so please contact us for more details.