Evidence review of scoping in environmental impact assessment
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning
Abstract
Comprises a research study which sets out the level of current scoping activity and considers the extent to which scoping opinions contribute to and improve the effectiveness of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) procedure. The study focuses on scoping procedures for EIAs under the town and country planning system in England, but also draws on experience in Scotland, Northern Ireland and other consent systems. This research was commissioned to take stock of current scoping activity in order to inform future policy discussions.
Subjects
- Planning and development
- Environmental planning/land
- Environmental impact assessment
Publisher History
Now known as the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. The Department for Communities and Local Government is a UK Government department that works to create thriving, sustainable, vibrant communities that improve everyone's quality of life. This includes housing, improving public services, regeneration, sustainability and the prevention of anti-social behaviour. They were formerly known as the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.
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