Environmental Planning and Assessment

Tetra Tech supports clients through every stage of the environmental planning process, from initial feasibility studies to post-consent monitoring. This covers both terrestrial and marine environments, and across the development lifecycle from site-finding to construction support. Our experienced team of dedicated environmental impact assessment (EIA) specialists, planners, environmental scientists, and digital geospatial specialists provide integrated support to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and maximise the likelihood of planning success.

We combine policy knowledge, local insight, and innovative technologies such as digital EIA to deliver efficient, evidence-led strategies. Whether for large-scale infrastructure or local developments, we help clients balance growth and ESG objectives with pragmatic environmental outcomes.

Environmental Impact Assessment

Tetra Tech leads the industry in delivering robust EIA that withstands scrutiny and facilitate timely approvals.

• Screening, scoping, and full EIA reporting
• Stakeholder and public consultation support
• Cumulative and transboundary impact analysis
• EIA coordination for nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs) and regionally significant developments and major developments
• Post-submission support, including expert witness services
• Strategic environmental assessment (SEA), environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA), integrated impact assessment (IIA)

Digital, Geospatial, and Artificial Intelligence

We pioneer the use of digital tools—including those from Tetra Tech Delta—to transform the EIA process, making information more accessible and decisions better informed.

• Digital EIA delivery with interactive tools, platforms, and mapping
• Intelligent and efficient site finding and optioneering
• Fully integrated remote sensing and data capture capabilities
• GIS-enabled data visualisation and analysis
• Enhanced stakeholder and community engagement through digital consultation hubs
• Improved EIA review times through intuitive navigation

Communities, Health, and Socioeconomics

Understanding the human facing elements of a development project from the outset is crucial in terms of enhancing a community’s wellbeing, health, and social and economic value, as well as reducing conflicts and objections.

• Bespoke digital community engagement and consultation
• Community integrated design (co-design) and enhancing community benefits and social value
• Social infrastructure audits, skills, and training strategies
• Socio-economic impact assessment
• Health impact assessment and equalities impact assessment
• Consenting (Public Rights of Way, Open Space)

Strategic Planning and Consenting Support

We align projects with evolving planning policies and guide clients through complex consenting pathways.

• Site feasibility and constraints mapping
• Planning strategy and stakeholder engagement
• Coordination of planning and environmental applications
• Expert evidence and planning inquiry support