Environmental Impact Assessments
Adding value to minimise the environmental impact of your development or infrastructure projects from the outset and ensuring compliance with the legislative requirements of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
Whether you are working on a larger development project or a major housing scheme, consideration of EIA requirements early in the project conception is key to a successful planning submission.
From complex residential, commercial, educational or mixed-used developments to intricate infrastructure projects, each scheme requires a dedicated and informed approach to ensure you save money and time.
Our IEMA accredited practitioners carry out EIA alongside our Masterplanning services and other impact assessment services, including Health Impact Assessments and Wellbeing Assessments to improve the environmental and social impact on the local built environment.
We work collaboratively with landowners, promoters, developers and our in-house specialist teams to strategically advise on projects so that they are compliant with regulations and are sustainable.
The earlier you get advice on the environmental impacts of your scheme and ensure legal compliance with the EIA Regulation requirements, the better. We know that it’s important to find an advisor who has both insight and experience in this field.
That’s why we are recognised by IEMA as being at the forefront of good practice and competent expertise in the field of EIA - we’re at hand to help.
SERVICE OPTIONS
Retrofitting
We can help you reutilise the embedded carbon in your assets so you can improve the emissions from your existing estate and protect your historic properties.
Master planning
The development industry has a huge role to play in the essential work of climate change and creating sustainable communities. Through master planning and urban design, you can make well-informed decisions now to contribute to hitting net zero carbon by 2050.
Net Zero Portfolio Strategy
We need to think big and think combined to bring together all elements of sustainability to reach our targets. There is no single solution.
Specification of materials
With sustainability policies moving so fast selecting the right goods, materials and services for your project can feel like trying to hit a moving target.
Carbon lifecycle analysis
Carbon is emitted by a building when it's built, used, demolished and disposed of but materials have their own carbon life too. We’ll help you understand the past, present and future of your assets.
Biodiversity Net Gain
Having a credible biodiversity plan for your scheme is becoming integral to securing planning permission and maximising end values.
Nutrient Neutrality
The local planning authorities across Norfolk have been impacted by guidance issued by Natural England in relation to the impact of increased nutrient loads on protected habitat sites.
Environmental Impact Assessments
Adding value to minimise the environmental impact of your development or infrastructure projects from the outset and ensuring compliance with the legislative requirements of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
Social Value
Delivering social value through developments is now required by updated compliance and policy, and by society more generally. This means a more sustainable and clearly articulated development resulting in a more valuable and marketable product and is something we are passionate about at Bidwells.
Stranded Assets Assessments Strategy
With the sustainability agenda moving at pace, ensuring your property assets don’t get left high and dry is becoming an integral part of portfolio assessments.
Related projects
A decade-long project for significant urban expansion in Norfolk
Identifying, securing and managing a rare farming asset with the right balance of short, medium and long-term opportunities
Bidwells provided planning advice, coordinated the EIA process and provided specialist advice with regards to the retail and socio-economic case for the development. We are delighted with the service we received across the board.
More of our Sustainability capabilities
Natural Capital & Sustainable Investment
Sustainable Buildings & Places
Renewable Energy
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