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The 2020 EIA Regulations
To help ensure that an authority giving development consent for a project makes its decision knowing the likely effects on the environment.
2021 Submissions and Decisions
2022 Submissions and Decisions
EIA Submissions and Decisions - 2023
Explains requirements of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017.
Use this form to apply to the Forestry Commission to assess the environmental impact of permanent removal of woodland cover for conversion to another land use.
2024 Submissions and Decisions
Use this form to apply to the Forestry Commission to assess the environmental impact of creating forest roads or quarries on your site.
Information on Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for forestry projects in England. Guidance on whether you need to submit an EIA application form to the Forestry Commission.
Use this form to apply to the Forestry Commission to assess the environmental impact of converting land into woodland.
A handbook and guidance notes that describe the impacts of a range of individual development types
Information on impact assessment requirements for marine licence applications.
Use this form to apply for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) (Agriculture) screening decision for projects that will increase agricultural productivity of uncultivated land or semi-natural areas.
Statutory notices regarding environmental impact assessment of Environment Agency works in a watercourse.
EIA Transitional Cases
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) (Agriculture) Regulations protect uncultivated, semi-natural and rural land. Find out when and how to get permission to make changes to land.
EIA scoping guidance for power generation and transmission
Use this form to apply for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) (Agriculture) screening decision for projects that will restructure rural land.
Information for landowners about inspections carried out to decide if an environmental impact assessment is needed or regulations may have been broken.
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