An evaluation of the implementation of environmental assessment by UK local authorities

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Abstract
The results of a 1993 survey into the current state of environmental assessment (EA) by UK local authorities (LAs) indicate that, five years after the establishment of recommended procedures and guidelines, the level of implementation is patchy both with respect to the number of ESs received and the range of guidelines adhered to by individual LAs. The observed variation in approach by LAs can lead to inequitable treatment of planning applications. To harmonise procedures in the future, it is recommended that: scoping and site visits become mandatory; independent review panels be organised by LAs; regular EA training programmes be held for planning officers; technical guidelines for conducting EA be introduced; and EA be incorporated in the preparation of local/regional plans.

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