David Glasson Planning Ltd

Johns Associates were commissioned to undertake an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of proposed intensive poultry units in Somerset.  The Local Authority had previously determined the development proposals to be Schedule 1 development i.e. requiring a mandatory EIA.  Johns Associates reviewed this screening opinion against the criteria within the EIA Regulations and accompanying Circular and subsequently compiled a strong case that the proposed development did not require formal EIA.  A detailed Screening Report was prepared and submitted which concluded that the proposed development meets the criteria on Schedule 2 of the EIA Regulations and which demonstrated that the new poultry units are not likely to result in significant environmental impacts.  The Local Authority subsequently revised their formal screening opinion to confirm that formal EIA is not required, resulting in considerable savings for the client’s project budget and timescale.

Johns Associates are currently upgrading to the Screening Report to be submitted as an Environmental Appraisal in support of the planning application.