Source · Select Committees · Built Environment Committee

Recommendation 159

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When submitting a project proposal, a developer is required to produce an environmental statement detailing...

Conclusion
When submitting a project proposal, a developer is required to produce an environmental statement detailing the expected impact on habitats, water quality, local species and other site-specific issues. This document is usually produced by an environmental or ecological consultant. For developments over a certain size and Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects a single assessment is produced following the approach set out in the relevant Environmental Impact Assessment regulations. 207 Demands and costs
Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 12 December 2023. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗