Webinar – Defining a Project and its Effects – impacts and future challenges in light of recent case law

Wednesday 25 May 2022

Defining a Project and its Effects – impacts and future challenges in light of recent case law

Overview

Programme

• Introduction by Chair - Paul Brown QC (Barrister, Landmark Chambers) • The importance of indirect effects as an issue - Paul Brown QC (Barrister, Landmark Chambers) • Finch and other recent case law on 'indirect effects' - Matthew Fraser (Barrister, Landmark Chambers) • Practical thinking - the importance of defining 'the project' throughout the EIA and planning process - Nick McDonald (Partner, Pinsent Masons) • Practical thinking - 'indirect effects' - a question of planning judgement; and how promoters can support decision makers in making that judgement - Stephanie Baldwin (Technical Director, Environment & Sustainability, Mott MacDonald) • Questions and discussion.