Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Water-focused EIA expertise for informed decisions and sustainable development
With over 19 year's EIA experience, we ensure a robust approach site design, providing constraints and protecting the hydrological environment through ES chapters.
Raincloud can provide EIA expertise to support clients working within the residential, commercial and renewables sectors. We can provide support throughout every phase of the project from planning, discharge of conditions and construction.
Our Approach
Using the latest environmental datasets, site walkovers, ArcGIS mapping tools, planning guidance and regulatory requirements, Raincloud assesses the potential effects of development on the water environment as part of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process.
Our Environmental Impact Assessments consider:
· Hydrology and the water environment
· Flood risk and floodplain interactions
· Surface water drainage and runoff
· Groundwater resources and hydrogeology
· Water quality and pollution risks
· Water Framework Directive (WFD) compliance
· Private water supplies
· Construction-related environmental impacts
· Cumulative effects with other developments
Our assessments identify potential environmental effects throughout both the construction and operational phases of development, allowing mitigation measures to be embedded into the design process from the outset.
Our Environmental Impact Assessment Services
Environmental Impact Assessment / Environmental Statement
Comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessments / Environmental Statements to support planning applications and demonstrate environmental compliance.
Water Framework Directive (WFD)
Water Framework Directive assessment to support developments within sensitive water environments.
Private Water Supply Risk Assessment (PWSRA)
Private water supply risk assessments to identify potential impacts and protect drinking water sources.
Expert Witness
Expert witness services for Environmental Impact Assessment appeals, inquiries and litigation.
Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)
Construction Environmental Management Plans to satisfy planning conditions and environmental requirements.
Scoping and Environmental Impact Assessment Support
Scoping, EIA screening and technical advice to ensure water issues are identified early and assessed appropriately.
Chartered expertise
Led by extensive experience in flood risk.
Why work with Raincloud?
Planning focused
Practical advice that supports successful applications.
Sustainable solutions
Solutions that reduce risk and support sustainable development.
Cost effective
Commercially focused advice tailored to your project
Need Support with EIA?
Speak with our team today to discus your project and how we can help you flow through the planning system
Our Environmental Impact Assessment services:
Feasibility studies
Site walkovers
Scoping input
Constraints mapping
EIA Chapters
Private Water Supply Risk Assessments
Groundwater Dependent Terrestrial Ecosystems (GWDTE)
Watercourse Crossings Inventory
Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMP)
Water Framework Directive (WFD) Assessment
Flood Risk Assessments
Hydrology Expert Witness
Discharge of Planning Conditions services:
Hydrological Clerk of Works (HCoW)
Construction Site Licences
Internal drainage board consent