Environmental Impact Assessment

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a formal procedure for ensuring that the potential impact on the environment of certain new development and changes to land use are fully considered before the development begins.

The local planning authority considers the environmental effects of a proposed development, usually in reaching a decision on a planning application.

EIA will not normally be required for most smaller scale development but is mandatory for certain developments, such as large installations for the intensive rearing of poultry or pigs. Smaller intensive livestock installations and fish farming installations normally require EIA only if they are likely to have significant environmental effects.

Your local planning authority will advise if EIA is required.

Download a pdf guide for Permitted Development rights for agriculture and forestry...

 

 

 

Annex E: Permitted Development Rights For Agriculture And Forestry