by Gemma Melvill | Feb 14, 2017 | Opinion |
In advance of the approaching deadline for significant changes in UK EIA process, our series of topical EIA articles continues with consideration of how to build scheme flexibility into Phased development Changing needs For a multi-phase development, more than any...
by Gemma Melvill | Oct 28, 2016 | Law and Policy, Opinion |
Changes to the EIA Directive are imminent. Submit requests for Screening/Scoping Opinions before 16 May 2017 for consideration under the existing regime. Why the rush? Brexit notwithstanding, as an existing Member State, the UK is obliged to implement the new EIA...
by Gemma Melvill | Jun 7, 2016 | Landmark |
Its safe to say that Landmark staff have caught the running bug over the past couple of months. Jacob completed the Bristol 10 km and Rachel the Westonbirt 10 km during May. Rather amazingly, the sun shone on both race days which were thoroughly enjoyed by both...
by Gemma Melvill | May 26, 2016 | Law and Policy, Opinion |
A Case study of ‘subsequent applications’ and interface with the Habitats Regulations There is great satisfaction to be gained from working on a project from inception through to delivery. For some projects this timeline is relatively short, but for larger and...
by Gemma Melvill | May 4, 2016 | Law and Policy |
If there is any aspect of EIA that keeps lawyers busy, it is EIA Screening. Although making an application for a Screening Opinion is a straightforward process, there are potential ‘elephant traps’ along the route. They are commonly simple procedural matters, but...