The Transport and Works (Applications and Objections Procedure) (England and Wales) Rules 2006

Environmental statements: provision of information

11.—(1) An environmental statement submitted in connection with an application shall include—

(a) a description of the project comprising information on the site, design and size of the proposed works;

(b) a description of the measures proposed to be taken in order to avoid, reduce and, if possible, remedy any significant adverse effects on the environment of the proposed works;

(c) the data required to identify and assess the main effects which the proposed works are likely to have on the environment;

(d) an outline of the main alternatives to the proposed works studied by the applicant and an indication of the main reason for his choice, taking into account the environmental effects; and

(e) a non-technical summary of the information provided under sub-paragraphs (a) to (d).

(2) An environmental statement submitted in connection with an application shall, subject to paragraph (3), also include so much of the information specified in Schedule 1 to these Rules as is relevant to the proposed works.

(3) Where the Secretary of State has given a scoping opinion in relation to the application, the environmental statement in relation to that application need include only the information specified in that scoping opinion.