NEED & DESIRABILITY STATEMENTS

The need for and desirability of a development proposal forms a key component of any development application. The Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2010 states that when considering an application for development the competent authority must as, a minimum, have regard to section 240 and 24(4) of the Act as well as the need for and desirability of the activity.

WHAT IS NEED AND DESIRABILITY?

The financial viability of a proposed project must be considered within the context of justifiable economic development. While the financial viability considerations of the developer might therefore indicate whether a development is “do-able”, the “need and desirability” will be determined by considering the broader community’s needs and interests as reflected in a credible IDP, SDF and EMF for the area, and as determined by the EIA .

The consideration of proposed developments in context of the various spatial planning tools and policy applicable to the study area forms an integral part of the present environmental processes.

Zone Land Solutions have the planning and development expertise to assist developers, specialists and Environmental Practitioners in the drafting of comprehensive Need and Desirability Statements, either as part of a Due Diligence Study or as a specialist input into Basic Assessment Reports, Environmental Impact Assessment Reports, Spatial Plan Amendments and Rezoning Applications.