Details
1-day course
CPD Credit: 6.5 hours, C1
Course Aim
The purpose of this course is to give an overview of how environmental law is integrated into the planning system. Delegates will learn about the key legal requirements, how the Courts have interpreted these processes and the common pitfalls.
Course Overview
Environmental law is incorporated into different stages of the planning process. Starting with the planning application, environmental information may take the form of Environmental Impact Assessment Reports, Appropriate Assessment documentation, and Water Framework Directive assessments.
A failure to navigate these processes correctly has resulted in a significant number of planning permissions being determined as unlawful by the Courts. Delegates will learn about when the information is required, what information is required, how the Courts have interpreted the requirements and tips for reducing the risk of a successful legal challenge. Engineers may face other planning-related risks later on in the process such as enforcement resulting from unauthorised development. Delegates will be given an overview of different forms of enforcement, how it interacts with section 5 declarations, and what can be done to regularise the position.
Course Programme
- Environmental Impact Assessment;
- Appropriate Assessment;
- Water Framework Directive in the planning system;
- Derogation licences in the planning system;
- Retention Permission and Substitute Consents;
- Planning Enforcement;
- Section 5 Declarations and Exempted Development.
Who Should Attend?
This course would be of benefit to any engineer tasked with the delivery of engineering projects.
Trainer Profile
Jay Sattin, Senior Associate, Mason, Hayes & Curran LLP
Jay is a Senior Associate in the Planning and Environmental Law team of Mason, Hayes & Curran LLP. He advises and represents banks, contractors, engineers, developers and investors on energy, planning and environmental matters.
Prior to his current role, Jay worked for a top law firm in London for over 5 years on a range of complex planning and environmental matters. Before moving into law, Jay worked as an environmental consultant for five years, which included preparing Environmental Impact Assessment Reports for major infrastructure projects such as Crossrail. He also holds Undergraduate and Masters degrees in Environmental Management.
Jay has given a number of webinars and training sessions, including recently for students undertaking the Planning & Environmental Law Diploma at The Law Society of Ireland.
Engineers Ireland supports the Sustainable Development Goals. This event contributes to Engineers Ireland's Sustainability Framework.
Please contact the Team for further information on scheduled course dates and In-Company options. You can reach us by phone: 01 665 1305 or email cpdtraining@engineersireland.ie