EIA Benchmarking Monitor

Track EIA activity on the biggest infrastructure projects in England and Wales. Find up-to-the-minute details of environmental statements and EIA scoping reports and opinions in our live table, and read the latest EIA-related news and in-depth analysis.

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EIA Benchmarking Monitor: live table

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Our live table contains details of the latest EIA activity on major projects being decided via the fast-track Planning Act 2008 regime for infrastructure schemes in England and Wales.

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Scoping opinion adopted: Rampion 2 Offshore Wind Farm

The Planning Inspectorate has adopted a scoping opinion on behalf of the secretary of state in respect of the proposed Rampion 2 Offshore Wind Farm project.

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Scoping opinion adopted: East Northants Resource Management Facility Western Extension

The Planning Inspectorate has adopted a scoping opinion on behalf of the secretary of state in respect of the proposed East Northants Resource Management Facility Western Extension project.

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Scoping opinion adopted: Bradwell B new nuclear power station

The Planning Inspectorate has adopted a scoping opinion on behalf of the secretary of state in respect of the proposed Bradwell B new nuclear power station project.

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Scoping report: Longfield Solar Farm

Longfield Solar Energy Farm Limited has submitted a scoping report to the secretary of state in respect of the proposed Longfield Solar Farm project.

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Scoping report: North Lincolnshire Green Energy Park

North Lincolnshire Green Energy Park Ltd has submitted a scoping report to the secretary of state in respect of the proposed North Lincolnshire Green Energy Park project.

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Scoping report: A12 Chelmsford to A120 Widening Scheme

Highways England has submitted a scoping report to the secretary of state in respect of the proposed A12 Chelmsford to A120 Widening Scheme project.

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Land, Ecology & Development

Inspector blocks warehouse scheme over groundwater pollution fears

Plans for two industrial warehouses in Hertfordshire have been blocked by a planning inspector because of the potential pollution risks to groundwater and the public water supply

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Plans for 350MW Essex solar farm unveiled

Plans for a 350-megawatt solar farm near Chelmsford in Essex have been revealed by a joint venture that includes energy firm EDF Renewables UK

Planning & land use

Row breaks out over lack of EIA for Brexit lorry park

This site in Kent is now being turned into a giant lorry park. Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

The government has approved the construction of a Brexit lorry park without completing or publishing an environmental impact assessment, according to reports

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