Environmental impact assessments

Scoping opinion

You can also ask us for our opinion on what information should be included within an environmental statement. 

We recommend that a scoping opinion is requested for all applications subject to environmental impact assessment.

This helps to identify key areas which should be covered (such as noise pollution or ecological impacts), as well as avoiding subsequent delays in processing the application. Advice on the content of an environmental impact assessment is available from the .gov.uk  website.

Please email us to request a screening opinion and include the following in your email:

  • a sufficient plan to identify the land
  • a brief description of the proposed development's nature, purpose and possible effects upon the environment
  • any information or representation from the developer