Environmental Impact Assessment
ESP delivers environmental impact assessments that identify potential project impacts and support informed planning decisions
Organisations are becoming increasingly aware of their corporate responsibilities to the local communities and protecting the environment in which they work. Coupled with regulatory control, demonstrating a commitment to continuous environmental improvement has become a significant aspect of a company’s everyday activity.
At ESP we have the expertise to assist organisations achieving continual improvement with the implementation, auditing and reporting of your environmental management systems. We can supply a range of environmental services to ensure environmental compliance is achieved in a sustainable and effective manner, through an Environmental Impact Assessment.
Environmental Impact Assessment (often referred as EIA) is a procedure and management technique, which ensures that the likely effects of new development on the environment are fully appraised and considered before the development is granted with planning permission. The procedure requires systematic analysis of the predicted effects of the project on the environment and these services allow preparation of an Environmental Statement that describes this. We have the experience and expertise to undertake a wide range of studies to satisfy the requirements of the EIA.
ESP is particularly accomplished in the supporting and the engineering design process, particularly relating to the impact on air, noise, ecology, and the ground and surface waters.
Understanding habitat characteristics and ecology is one of the cornerstones of environmental assessment. It forms an important part of conservation, as well as an essential consideration in all development and construction works.
Our experience includes bat and badger surveys, and we have extensive experience in wet land ecology. We have managed the assessment of a large land reclamation scheme at the site of the former Merthyr Vale Colliery and our ecological and habitat assessments have formed the basis for key development decisions.
Our Environmental Impact Assessments
Recent Environmental Impact Assessment Projects
Case Study 1: Land appraisal brownfield site, Mere, Wiltshire
ESP delivered an environmental impact assessment for a pre-sale land appraisal in Mere, Wiltshire, supporting Wiltshire Council in evaluating the redevelopment potential of a brownfield site.
We undertook an integrated desk study and site investigation to assess historical land use, contamination risk and hydrogeological sensitivity within a residential setting underlain by a Principal Aquifer.
Our assessment confirmed limited contamination impacts and provided clear, evidence-based recommendations on development feasibility and sustainable drainage potential, supporting informed planning and land disposal decisions.
We are proud to serve as a trusted partner for a diverse range of clients, delivering specialist geotechnical and geo-environmental expertise to the UK’s most ambitious projects.
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We operate within a framework of professional memberships and industry-recognised accreditations, including ISO9001 and ISO 14001, ensuring that our technical delivery is consistently aligned with the highest standards of quality and governance.
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Earth Science Partnership is a leading expert in environmental impact assessments across Wales, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland. We have decades of combined experience in our team of industry-recognised experts.
Our work, for homeowners, land owners, developers, and investors is completed in compliance with the latest, relevant industry best practices and guidance. We understand that every project is unique, so we deliver our services tailored to your needs.
If you’re looking to complete a environmental impact assessment, the ESP team can support you with a straightforward, cost-effective solution for your planning permission application.
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I am a UK Registered Ground Engineering Specialist and Chartered Engineering & Environmental Geologist with significant experience in Site Hazard Assessment, Remediation, Design, and Implementation across the Geoenvironmental and Geotechnical sectors in the UK and abroad.
I often work in multi-disciplinary teams advising other engineering and design professionals on the implications of ground hazards.
My work involves undertaking design, planning, management, and reporting of ground investigations. For example investigations for new developments and many bespoke studies including:
- Assessment of hydrogeological settings, materials for earthworks.
- Impact of abandoned mine workings.
- Remediation and stability assessment of soil and rock slopes/landslides, most notably the Pantteg Landslide in the Swansea Valley for which I have guided and presented assessments to Local Authority officers and the general public.