Europe and Middle East
The challenges of achieving planning permission
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a legal requirement for major projects, and is an integral part of the design development and planning process. It draws together numerous complex issues – such as socio-economics, ecology, transportation, air quality and noise – so that the final design offers enhanced environmental and social benefits to the community.
Managed well, the EIA process and the resulting Environmental Statement offer an opportunity for developers to enhance their reputation with investors, public agencies and the local community.
The URS approach to EIA
Working alongside planning consultants, architects, lawyers, and specialist sub-consultants, URS uses EIA as a tool to de-risk the planning process. Drawing on our thorough knowledge of UK and Ireland EIA regulations, we highlight potential risks at the earliest opportunity, and actively engage with the client and project team to address them.
Using highly qualified teams to deliver most technical disciplines in-house, we effectively manage the EIA by increasing efficiency and reducing programme risk.
A partner with proven expertise
URS is a Registered Environmental Impact Assessor Member with the Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment, and our team is backed by engineers, environmental scientists and sustainability experts working across Europe. This includes capabilities in socio-economics, waste management, air quality, ecology, energy management and transportation – URS provides a truly multidisciplinary approach to EIA.
We have successfully delivered hundreds of EIAs to the public and private sector. Working in a range of sectors from property regeneration to defence, renewables to oil and gas, and industrial to infrastructure sectors, we have a reputation for excellence as evidenced by considerable repeat business and client referrals.