EIA applying for our opinion

 

• A map or plan sufficient to identify the land where the project is proposed and the extent of the project (Use a clear Ordnance Survey map at a scale of 1:10,000 or 1:2,500);
  
  
• A brief description of the proposed work; and
  
  
• Other information that might be relevant.

You can also send us a copy of your grant scheme or felling licence application with a map.

When you can expect our decision
We can only make a decision when we have all the relevant information.  We might ask you for more information in addition to that you have already given us.

The Regulations require that we make our decision within 28 days or receiving all the relevant information but we might ask you to agree to a longer period.

If consent is NOT required
If our consent is not required then you can start work or we will continue to process your application for grant aid/felling licence in the normal way.

If consent IS required
If our consent for the work is required, you must submit an application for consent if you wish to proceed with the work.  Your application must include an environmental statement (see below - How to prepare an Environmental Statement).

How long the Opinion decision lasts
Any decisions that we make about whether or not you need consent for the work last for a period of five years or any shorter period that we specify.

Environmental Impact Assessment of Forestry Projects (Adobe Acrobat™ PDF - 551k)
How to prepare an Environmental Statement (609k - PDF)
EIA Determination form (60k - PDF)