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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.
Explains requirements of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017.
2025 Submissions and Decisions
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 for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) (Agriculture) screening decision for projects that will increase agricultural productivity of uncultivated land or semi-natural areas.
2026 Submissions and Decisions
EIA Transitional Cases
2024 Submissions and Decisions
2021 Submissions and Decisions
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