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Environmental statement

This is required if we decide your project will have significant environmental effects. Our decision on the matter is called a screening opinion. 

Read more information in:

  • the Environmental Investigation Agency Regulations 2011 (Schedule 5)
  • the National Planning Policy Guidance for Environmental Impact Assessment (ID. 4 paras 001 - 051)