ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT HANDBOOK

This established handbook offers a comprehensive practical guide to the requirements of environmental impact assessment (EIA) in accordance with the latest UK regulations. Explaining the EIA process and legal procedures in a clear and straightforward way, the authors employ their extensive practical experience to cover each of the steps and associated studies needed to undertake an EIA and to produce a successful Environmental Statement.

Following the success of the first edition, this second edition is fully updated in line with the Planning Bill enacted in November 2008 and expanded to include a new chapter on Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA).

Written by practitioners for practitioners, covering procedures, environmental issues and development types, the handbook:

Presents the requirements of EIA in a readily accessible and practical way
Inspires good EIA practice with the use of case studies
Informs and guides the early and effective use of EIA
Demonstrates how improvements in EIA practice facilitate better informed planning decisions
Outlines the procedures associated with SEA and demonstrates its benefits
Including full cross-referencing and checklists, Environmental Impact Assessment Handbook, 2nd edition will provide an invaluable overview and step-by-step guide for local authority planners, environmental regulators, consultants and all professionals working on development proposals. Students and community groups will also find this a valuable introductory text.