STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
High level environmental protection
Strategic Environmental Assessment is a decision-making tool used to identify likely significant effects on the environment within the planning process.
Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) is a requirement for certain plans and programmes, including Local Plans, some supplementary planning documents and neighbourhood plans, through the European SEA Directive. The SEA process aims to make a plan or programme more sustainable by maximising environmental benefits and minimising negative impacts.
Lepus integrates SEA into all stages of the plan-making process so that it positively influences plan development. We work closely with local authorities and neighbourhood planning groups across the country supporting all aspects of the SEA process, including screening, scoping, reasonable alternatives reports, post adoption statements and at Examination in Public.
Our experience in SEA means that we are able to react to key local issues and identify bespoke solutions to promote sustainability. The breadth of technical experience and expertise across our team means that we can confidently assess and advise on all topics listed in Annex 1(f) of the SEA Directive.
We aim to promote multifunctional benefits across all aspects SEA, where possible, to maximise net environmental gains through innovative solutions.
SAMPLE PROJECTS
Previously completed SEA projects undertaken by Lepus Consulting.
LET'S TALK
Lepus helps shape effective and appropriate environmental planning policy for our clients by delivering products that are meaningful, sound and insightful.
Get in touch ➞
Location
Lepus Consulting
Eagle Tower
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
GL50 1TA
Social