Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) were introduced in 1999 in England and Wales by the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (England and Wales) Regulations 1999 and in Scotland by Environmental Impact Assessment (Scotland) Regulations 1999. These Regulations implement Directive 85/337/EEC as amended by Directive 97/111/EC.
This hot topic brings together a selection of sources including books, journal articles, case law, online publications and websites on EIAs. Of special interest are:
Provides an overview of EIA process.
- DETR Circular 02/99 Environmental Impact Assessment
United Kingdom Department for Environment, Transport and the Regions TSO, 1999 ISBN 0117534935
Provides guidance on EIAs. The accompanying guide Environmental impact assessment: guide to procedures gives an overview of procedures. The Circular and Guide are currently under review. Consultation closed on 22 September 2006.
- DCLG Environmental Impact Assessment
United Kingdom Department for Communities and Local Government
DCLG web pages for keeping up to date with developments on EIAs. Contains information on current guidance, additional sources of information and published Regulatory Impact Assessments on EIA issues.
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