MANUFACTURING Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) BPB United Kingdom Ltd
Project Summary
Environmental Impact Assessment BPB United Kingdom Ltd
Project Value: £100,000 Key Project Elements Targeted Assessment of Key Project Impacts Review of Applicable Legislation Collection of Reference Data
The requirements for the Environmental Impact Assessment for demolition works is a result of the change in direction that followed the Court of Appeal judgement th delivered on 25 March 2011. Whilst this appeal only focused on the loss of historical buildings within a development, a subsequent position statement issued by the Chief Planning Officer indicated that demolition works were likely to be considered ‘development’ and therefore are subject to the same degree of consultation regarding the potential applicability of an EIA. CRA prepared the Environmental Statement (ES) which assessed baseline conditions, identified sensitive receptors, assessed the potential impacts of demolition activities and proposed mitigation measures. The ES concluded that there was the potential for the following adverse effects:
Data Interpretation
Development of Mitigation Measures
Reporting Presentation of Environmental Statement
Planning Framework Guidance Pre-Demolition Surveys & Mitigation Assistance
Archaeology and Cultural Heritage: permanent loss of historical buildings and structures on site; Air Quality: effects on air quality during the demolition works through the generation and subsequent release of dust, and generation and emission of greenhouse gases from demolition plants and vehicles; Ecology: loss of habitat, disturbance of habitats for invertebrates, birds and reptiles and potential loss of bat roosts; Traffic and Transport: the generation and movement of traffic during demolition and site access, and potential disruption to traffic flows on surrounding routes; Noise and Vibration: noise and vibration from activities carried out at site during demolition and the noise associated with off-site traffic during demolition; Demolition Materials and Waste: Issues relating to the generation of materials and waste during demolition activities; and Water Resource: potential effects on surface and groundwater quality, flow rates and pathways due to demolition activities.
The rigorous implementation of appropriate mitigation measures was developed to lessen the negative impacts of demolition on identified receptors. It was predicted that following the implementation of the appropriate measures no significant effects would remain in the longer term. Based on the ES developed by CRA, the client was successful in obtaining permission to proceed with the demolition. CRA also assisted the client in predemolition works related to bats, reptiles and birds, and recording of buildings.
Ref: PS0076