Environmental Assessment
Expert Environmental & Ecological Support for Marine and Infrastructure Projects
At TILT Engineering & Design, our specialist environmental consultants and engineers deliver robust, practical environmental assessments that support planning and marine consent applications.
We help clients meet their regulatory obligations under UK Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Habitats Regulations, and Marine Licensing requirements — integrating environmental and engineering considerations from the very start.
Our assessments don’t just tick boxes; they unlock approvals by providing evidence-based, technically sound solutions.
Our Approach
We understand that environmental compliance is central to every successful project. That’s why we combine technical engineering knowledge with environmental expertise, ensuring our assessments are realistic, proportionate, and aligned with design intent.
We work closely with the Marine Management Organisation (MMO), Environment Agency (EA), Natural England, and local authorities to guide your project smoothly from screening to approval.
Our focus:
Reduce risk of regulatory delays
Identify mitigation early
Present clear, defensible evidence
Support efficient decision-making
Our Environmental Services
Environmental Appraisal & EIA Screening
We determine whether your project requires a formal Environmental Impact Assessment and prepare the supporting documentation.
EIA screening and scoping requests
Environmental appraisal reports
Coordination with regulators and consultees
Proportionate environmental assessments for marine and coastal works
Marine Environmental Assessments
Our engineers and environmental specialists collaborate to assess marine impacts for Marine Licence applications.
Includes:
Marine Environmental Risk Assessment (MERA)
Water Framework Directive (WFD) compliance assessments
Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) support
Marine ecology and benthic habitat appraisals
Sediment and water quality evaluations
Ecological Appraisal & Surveys
We provide ecological surveys and desktop studies to identify protected species, habitats, and biodiversity considerations relevant to your site.
Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA)
Phase 1 habitat surveys
Protected species assessments (e.g., bats, birds, reptiles, otters)
Mitigation and enhancement recommendations
Environmental Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement
We manage environmental inputs across your project team — ensuring all consultants, designers, and regulators work from aligned data and assumptions.
Environmental management strategy
Regulator and stakeholder liaison
Design-mitigation integration workshops
Environmental input to CDM and construction planning
Flood, Water & Environmental Compliance Reports
Many developments require additional environmental documentation to support planning and licensing.
We prepare targeted technical reports to satisfy planning conditions and regulatory requirements.
Flood Risk Assessments (FRA)
Drainage and SuDS assessments
Pollution prevention and waste management plans
Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMP)
Why Choose TILT
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Environmental assessments directly informed by engineering design.
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Experienced working with MMO, EA, Natural England, and planning authorities.
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Well-structured, defensible submissions that reduce regulator queries
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Solutions that balance environmental protection and constructability.
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Delivered assessments for ports, flood defences, coastal works, and redevelopment schemes.
Ready to Progress Your Environmental Assessment?
Let’s make sure your project gets the environmental green light — efficiently and confidently.
We’ll prepare the right assessments, coordinate regulators, and keep your programme on track.
FAQs
What is an Environmental Assessment?
An Environmental Assessment evaluates the likely environmental effects of a proposed development, identifying mitigation to reduce impacts and support planning or marine consent approvals.
Do all projects need a full EIA?
No — many smaller projects only require EIA screening or targeted environmental appraisals. We help determine the correct level of assessment.
What is the difference between a PEA and an EIA?
A Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA) focuses on ecology and habitats, while an EIA assesses a broader range of environmental factors such as water, noise, landscape, and socio-economics.
Can you prepare assessments for Marine Licence applications?
Yes — we specialise in marine environmental assessments including MERA, HRA and WFD compliance for MMO submissions.
How long does a typical investigation take?
Small sites can be completed in a few days; larger or multi-rig programmes may take several weeks including lab results and reporting.
Do you carry out site ecology surveys?
Yes — we undertake Phase 1 habitat and protected species surveys, often as part of our wider environmental assessment service.
How long does an environmental assessment take?
Timelines depend on project scale and survey seasons. A simple appraisal may take weeks; a full EIA or HRA could take several months including consultation.
How do you ensure assessments align with engineering design?
Our environmental consultants work directly with TILT’s engineers — ensuring mitigation measures are realistic, buildable, and integrated into the design.