Whether you are a planner, ecologist or project manager this course will give you practical skills and legal confidence to navigate the complexities of Appropriate Assessment and the Habitats directive.
From screening, NIS preparation and cumulative impact assessments, to understanding IROPI, mitigation and Natura 2000 obligations, you will leave with the knowledge to make defensible, legally robust decisions, avoiding common pitfalls and deliver projects that meet the highest environmental standards.
This course has been designed for people who have experience with the preparation of plans and projects involving Appropriate Assessment and would be relevant to Local Authority planning and environmental staff, heritage officers, developers, and consulting & civil engineers.
On completion of this one-day training course, you will receive your Certificate of Attendance. Please note certificates are issued at the close of the training course to participants on completion of the course.
This course may qualify for CPD points. Please check directly with your association or awarding body to see how many points they will award.
An ‘Early Bird’ discounted rate of €545 is currently available. This training course normal rate is €645. Places are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis. PLEASE NOTE THE EARLY BIRD RATE CLOSES 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO COURSE DATE. The course cost includes all course documentation and Certificate of Attendance.
Appropriate Assessment is a statutory process required under the EU Habitats Directive to assess whether a plan or project could adversely affect a protected European site.
AA is required where a plan or project may have significant effects on a Natura 2000 site, either alone or in combination with other plans or projects.
Competent authorities are responsible for ensuring AA is carried out, supported by environmental and ecological assessment where required.
Failure to properly apply AA can result in refusal of consent or successful legal challenge.
This course examines AA requirements and their application within planning and environmental decision-making frameworks.
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