A Critical evaluation of the Croxley Rail Link Environmental Impact Assessment
1) Discuss the extent to which environmental considerations have shaped the planning and design of the Croxley Rail Link.
Introduction
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) has been broadly defined as an assessment process in which the environmental considerations of a development proposal are taken into account in the decision making process. In its official definition the International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA) describes EIA as:
"the process of identifying, predicting, evaluating and mitigating the biophysical, social and other relevant effects of development proposals prior to major decisions being taken and commitments made" (IAIA,2009).
Similarly, Glasson et al (2012) define EIA as a systematic process that evaluates environmental consequences of the development process in advance, with a focus upon preventative measures. Whilst the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) in its guidance of EIA outlines the aims of EIA to:
"prevent, reduce or offset the significant adverse environmental effects and enhance positive ones" (DCLG,2006).
These definitions of EIA all stress the need for the environment to be involved within the planning process for developments. The outline process of EIA, as shown in Figure 1, in the words of Glasson et al (2012) provides planners with a systematic, holistic and multidisciplinary framework to assess the impacts of development upon the environment.
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...d desire for the reinstating of the former Croxley Green Rail Link upon which the development focused (Mouchel, 2011b). As such, three key objectives of the proposal were defined (Mouchel, 2011b):
• to enhance sustainable travel links within Watford
• to improve local travel connectivity within Watford
• to provide a sustainable and value for money alternative to car travel, with a specific emphasis on reducing noise and greenhouse gas emissions.
On the basis of these stated objectives it does appear that environmental concerns, in terms of sustainable transport use and greenhouse gas emission reductions, have been considered in the proposal. However this doesn't necessarily indicate whether the environment has been definitely considered in the design process of the proposal, or whether this is a reflection of the social and economic influences upon the proposal.
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Hughes, R. 1998. Environmental Impact Assessment and Stakeholder Involvement. International Institute for Environment And Development. Environmental Planning Issues No. 11
By refer to precaution principle in environmental management which is prudence and stewardship. Any development activities whether in infrastructures and economic activity. Peoples have to prudence in action. Must concerned about the effect of environment degradation. So, EIA is one of prudence action in avoiding neglecting environments. Depending on the type of government, an EIA administrative body can have one or more of the following functions and duties such as preparation of regulations and guidance, ensuring uniform and consistent EIA implementation, providing procedural advice and direction including on issue resolution registration of EIA reports and documentation, public notification and information related to the EIA process, issuing or approving terms of reference for EIAs, overseeing or facilitating stakeholder involvement, promoting EIA good practice, issuing an environmental approval or terms and conditions without which a project cannot proceed, supervision or inspection of EIA-derived environmental management plans for project implementation; and carrying out EIA audit and follow up
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Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is assessment of impacts on the environment due to proposed activity and finding ways to mitigate the environmental impacts.
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) refers to a tool that assists in limiting the potential environmental damage of various developments that are undertaken in an area (Handley & Handley, 2001). Other researchers and scholars consider EIA as a key aspect of many large-scale planning applications; whereby, the EIA is used as the technique that help developers understand the potential environmental impacts of any major development proposal (Wathern, 1988). EIA entails information gathering practice that is carried out by both the developer and other relevant bodies to enable the Local Planning Authority appreciate the potential environmental effects of any form of development before giving directions on its commencement or stoppage (Dougherty & Hall, 1995; Wathern, 1988). Therefore, EIA can simply be described as the scientific and public consultation process that helps identify the potential impacts of any proposed project on the environment; that is, the biophysical component of the physical environment.