Environmental statement (ES)

ENVIRONMENT STATEMENT (ES)

  • Used in determining the suitability or otherwise of the proposed plant in the particular location.
  • Planning authorities will often require the production of an ES.
  • A substantial document to be accompanied by a non-technical summary for use by laypersons.
  • Available to all interested parties.
  • Used by the planning authority in determining a planning application and by review bodies in the event of any appeal or public enquiry.

The elements of ES

  • Justification of the need for the development.
  • Description of site and processes. Identification of outputs to the environment.
  • Report of established baseline data (ambient air quality levels, traffic flows, etc.).
  • Anticipated environment impacts at both construction and operational stages.
  • Proposed measures to mitigate impacts.
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