Private Golf and Country Club

Johns Associates has succeeded in demonstrating that proposals to construct a new golf course does not require Environmental Impact Assessment.  A detailed EIA screening report, produced to accompany a request for a formal Screening Opinion, set out a sequential process to demonstrate why EIA was not appropriate.  The report reviewed environmental baseline data, identified initial impact avoidance and reduction measures and showed how the scheme design could be adapted to deliver positive environmental benefits.  Initial design reviews were completed and agreed to embed these measures into the scheme, which was subjected to the EIA screening assessment.  Following a period of consultation and review, formal confirmation that EIA was not needed was received.  As well as saving time and money, this process has enabled the project design to fully deliver wide-ranging environmental, social and economic benefits from an early stage.  Work continues to complete an Environmental Appraisal to accompany a full planning application.