Environmental statement - Revision history

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	In July 2019, in what it claims is the first of its kind, Aecom issued a digital version of the Environmental Statement for the A303 Amesbury to Berwick Down (Stonehenge) project, integrating 250 documents and 7,000 pages to create an interactive platform that allows users to navigate through information intuitively.		In July 2019, in what it claims is the first of its kind, Aecom issued a digital version of the Environmental Statement for the A303 Amesbury to Berwick Down (Stonehenge) project, integrating 250 documents and 7,000 pages to create an interactive platform that allows users to navigate through information intuitively.

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	* Alternative site assessment ASA.		* Alternative site assessment ASA.

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		+	* Alternative site assessment ASA.
	* Environmental impact.		* Environmental impact.
	* Environmental Impact Assessment.		* Environmental Impact Assessment.

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	* Sustainability.		* Sustainability.

−	[[Category:Planning_permission]] [[Category:Sustainability]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Regulation]] [[Category:Planning_permission]] [[Category:Sustainability]]

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	Consultation bodies require a copy of the Environmental Statement and the local planning authority send a copy to the Secretary of State.		Consultation bodies require a copy of the Environmental Statement and the local planning authority send a copy to the Secretary of State.
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		+	= Supplementary environmental statement =
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		+	'Where the original Environmental Statement was incomplete or further work on environmental effects has been undertaken, (whether or not the project has been modified since the original application and Environmental Statement were submitted) a supplementary Environmental Statement may be submitted, to add to the original, to ensure that all of the relevant environmental information is considered by the Competent Authority. The supplementary Environmental Statement may include a revision of the whole or part of the original document or additions that are needed to cover the additional information.' Ref [https://www.nature.scot/handbook-environmental-impact-assessment-guidance-competent-authorities-consultees-and-others A handbook on environmental impact assessment], 4th edition, published by Scottish Natural Heritage in 2013.

	= Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIPs) =		= Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIPs) =

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	= Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIPs) =		= Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIPs) =

−	The Planning Inspectorate has issued ~~[http://infrastructure.planningportal.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Advice-note-6-version-6.pdf~~ guidance] for Environmental Statements in support of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs). They have requested the following is considered:	+	The Planning Inspectorate has issued guidance for Environmental Statements in support of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs). They have requested the following is considered:

	* Inclusion of a contents document including all the volumes, chapters, tables, figures, annexes and appendices that will be presented as part of the statement.		* Inclusion of a contents document including all the volumes, chapters, tables, figures, annexes and appendices that will be presented as part of the statement.

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	Controversially, this raised the threshold for industrial estates, residential developments and other urban developments from 0.5 hectares to five hectares (or 150 units for residential developments).		Controversially, this raised the threshold for industrial estates, residential developments and other urban developments from 0.5 hectares to five hectares (or 150 units for residential developments).
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		+	= Digital submission =
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		+	In July 2019, in what it claims is the first of its kind, Aecom issued a digital version of the Environmental Statement for the A303 Amesbury to Berwick Down (Stonehenge) project, integrating 250 documents and 7,000 pages to create an interactive platform that allows users to navigate through information intuitively.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. =

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	* Any difficulties encountered during the EIA process.		* Any difficulties encountered during the EIA process.

−	The Environmental Statement should provide a detailed, factual account of the development, but Schedule 4 of the Regulations promotes emphasis on the ~~“main”~~ or ~~“significant”~~ effects.	+	The Environmental Statement should provide a detailed, factual account of the development, but Schedule 4 of the Regulations promotes emphasis on the 'main' or 'significant' effects.

−	Additional guidance is available on the ~~Government~~'s Planning Practice Guidance website.	+	Additional guidance is available on the government's Planning Practice Guidance website.

	= Consultation =		= Consultation =

−	It is not necessary to undertake consultation regarding an Environmental Statement, however,stakeholders and the local planning authority may have valuable local information which is relevant to the development.	+	It is not necessary to undertake consultation regarding an Environmental Statement, however, stakeholders and the local planning authority may have valuable local information which is relevant to the development.

	In addition, the local planning authority may provide a formal opinion on the content of the Environmental Statement (a Scoping Opinion). When formulating a Scoping Opinion, the local planning authority must consult with relevant consultation bodies.		In addition, the local planning authority may provide a formal opinion on the content of the Environmental Statement (a Scoping Opinion). When formulating a Scoping Opinion, the local planning authority must consult with relevant consultation bodies.
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	Controversially, this raised the threshold for industrial estates, residential developments and other urban developments from 0.5 hectares to five hectares (or 150 units for residential developments).		Controversially, this raised the threshold for industrial estates, residential developments and other urban developments from 0.5 hectares to five hectares (or 150 units for residential developments).

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. =
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−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===	+

		+	* Environmental impact.
	* Environmental Impact Assessment.		* Environmental Impact Assessment.
	* Environmental permit.		* Environmental permit.

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	= Overview =		= Overview =

−	An Environmental Statement is prepared by an applicant as part of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in support of certain planning applications (see Environmental Impact Assessment for more information). It summarises the findings of the EIA process and is used primarily to inform decision makers regarding the environmental implications of the development. In addition, it should provide appropriate information for statutory consultees, other interested organisations and members of the public and should provide a basis for consultation.	+	An Environmental Statement is prepared by an applicant as part of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in support of certain planning applications (see Environmental Impact Assessment for more information). It summarises the findings of the EIA process and is used primarily to inform decision makers regarding the environmental implications of the development.
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		+	In addition, it should provide appropriate information for statutory consultees, other interested organisations and members of the public and should provide a basis for consultation.

	= Content =		= Content =
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	= Consultation =		= Consultation =

−	It is not necessary to undertake consultation regarding an Environmental Statement, however,stakeholders and the local planning authority may have valuable local information which is relevant to the development. In addition, the local planning authority may provide a formal opinion on the content of the Environmental Statement (a Scoping Opinion). When formulating a Scoping Opinion, the local planning authority must consult with relevant consultation bodies.	+	It is not necessary to undertake consultation regarding an Environmental Statement, however,stakeholders and the local planning authority may have valuable local information which is relevant to the development.
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		+	In addition, the local planning authority may provide a formal opinion on the content of the Environmental Statement (a Scoping Opinion). When formulating a Scoping Opinion, the local planning authority must consult with relevant consultation bodies.

	= Submission =		= Submission =

−	Where required, an Environmental Statement is submitted alongside a planning application, and should be publicised in accordance with the details of [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2184/article/13/made Article 13] of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2010. Consultation bodies require a copy of the Environmental Statement and the local planning authority send a copy to the Secretary of State.	+	Where required, an Environmental Statement is submitted alongside a planning application, and should be publicised in accordance with the details of [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2184/article/13/made Article 13] of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2010.
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		+	Consultation bodies require a copy of the Environmental Statement and the local planning authority send a copy to the Secretary of State.

	= Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIPs) =		= Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIPs) =
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	= Reform =		= Reform =

−	In April 2015, the [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/660/pdfs/uksi_20150660_en.pdf Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessments)(Amendment) Regulations 2015] came into effect, raising the threshold above which a screening decision is required to determine whether an environmental statement is necessary, as set out in the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2011. Controversially, this raised the threshold for industrial estates, residential developments and other urban developments from 0.5 hectares to five hectares (or 150 units for residential developments).	+	In April 2015, the [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/660/pdfs/uksi_20150660_en.pdf Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessments)(Amendment) Regulations 2015] came into effect, raising the threshold above which a screening decision is required to determine whether an environmental statement is necessary, as set out in the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2011.
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		+	Controversially, this raised the threshold for industrial estates, residential developments and other urban developments from 0.5 hectares to five hectares (or 150 units for residential developments).

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =
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	* Environmental Impact Assessment.		* Environmental Impact Assessment.
		+	* Environmental permit.
	* Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.		* Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.
	* Planning Inspectorate.		* Planning Inspectorate.

Designing Buildings at 09:16, 27 February 2017

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	The Environmental Statement should provide a detailed, factual account of the development, but Schedule 4 of the Regulations promotes emphasis on the “main” or “significant” effects.		The Environmental Statement should provide a detailed, factual account of the development, but Schedule 4 of the Regulations promotes emphasis on the “main” or “significant” effects.

−	Additional guidance is available on the ~~[http://planningguidance.communities.gov.uk/revisions/4/035/~~ Government's Planning Practice Guidance] website.	+	Additional guidance is available on the Government's Planning Practice Guidance website.

	= Consultation =		= Consultation =
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	* Statutory consultees.		* Statutory consultees.
	* Sustainability.		* Sustainability.
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−	* [http://planningguidance.planningportal.gov.uk/blog/guidance/environmental-impact-assessment/preparing-an-environmental-statement/#paragraph_034 Planning guidance: Preparing an Environmental Statement].
−	* [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/1824/schedule/4/made Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2011].

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	The Environmental Statement should provide a detailed, factual account of the development, but Schedule 4 of the Regulations promotes emphasis on the “main” or “significant” effects.		The Environmental Statement should provide a detailed, factual account of the development, but Schedule 4 of the Regulations promotes emphasis on the “main” or “significant” effects.

−	Additional guidance is ~~availableon~~ the [http://planningguidance.communities.gov.uk/revisions/4/035/ Government's Planning ~~PracticeGuidance~~].	+	Additional guidance is available on the [http://planningguidance.communities.gov.uk/revisions/4/035/ Government's Planning Practice Guidance] website.

	= Consultation =		= Consultation =