Technical analysis or consultancy services

Tender description

The Council have appointed consultants to: — carry out stage one of the Habitats Regulations Assessment process (screening assessment) to consider the likely significant effects of emerging policies and allocations on Natura 2000 sites. A HRA Scoping Report should be produced which outlines the methodology used and contains the results of the screening assessment, — carry out an Appropriate Assessment of the emerging policies and allocations if the screening stage identifies likely significant effects. An Appropriate Assessment Report should be produced which outlines the methodology and results of the AA process and identifies appropriate mitigation measures where necessary. The Council is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced consultants to: — carry out stage one of the Habitats Regulations Assessment process (screening assessment) to consider the likely significant effects of emerging policies and allocations on Natura 2000 sites. A HRA Scoping Report should be produced which outlines the methodology used and contains the results of the screening assessment, — carry out an Appropriate Assessment of the emerging policies and allocations if the screening stage identifies likely significant effects. An Appropriate Assessment Report should be produced which outlines the methodology and results of the AA process and identifies appropriate mitigation measures where necessary.