Environmental Impact
Assessment

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Mainer Associates provides expert Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services to support planning applications for developments with potential significant environmental effects.

EIA is a statutory process governed by the 2017 EIA Regulations and guided by the National Planning Practice Guidance. It evaluates the environmental implications of a project and identifies mitigation strategies to avoid, reduce, or offset adverse impacts.

Our EIA Process

We manage the full EIA lifecycle, including:

  • Screening: Determining whether EIA is required through formal consultation.

  • Scoping: Defining the scope of assessment in collaboration with planning authorities and stakeholders. This may include specialist studies in ecology, archaeology, noise, and air quality.

  • Assessment: Evaluating the significance of environmental effects and identifying appropriate mitigation measures. Findings are presented in an Environmental Statement (ES) submitted with the planning application.

The ES plays a critical role in the planning decision, influencing whether consent is granted.

Expertise You Can Trust

Our lead EIA specialist is a Chartered Environmentalist, IEMA Registered EIA Practitioner, and Full Member of IEMA, holding a Master’s degree in EIA and over 15 years of private sector experience. We provide commercially focused, legally robust guidance to help clients manage environmental risks and navigate the planning process with confidence.