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Planning, building and the environment

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Summary

The guide is mainly for developers, their advisors and others who wish to gain a general understanding of EIA. It provides a general explanation of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) procedures transposed into UK legislation as required by Council Directive 85/337/EEC, as amended.

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• Environmental Impact Assessment: A guide to procedures
  PDF , 261 kb , 70 pages
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• Flow chart 1 for Appendix 7
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• Flow chart 3 for Appendix 7
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• Table for Appendix 3
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Related publications

• Circular 02/99: Environmental impact assessment

  • Published: 12 March 1999
  • Site: Planning, building and the environment