Planning, Environmental Assessments and Approvals
Environmental Impact Assessment
Has your Council requested an Environmental Impact Assessment from a qualified Environmental Consultant or Ecologist? Find out how Narla can help you reach Development Application Approval.
flora and fauna assessment (ffa)
A Flora and Fauna Report is a specialist consultant report that is sometimes requested to be submitted as part of a Development Application (DA).
Review of environmental factors (REF)
A Review of Environmental Factors is an environmental assessment used to determine whether an activity should be approved by taking into account all matters that affect or may affect the environment.
Ecological Constraints Report (ECA)
Ecological Constraints Reports inform our clients on the best possible locations of their development, and the appropriate approval pathway to follow. They should be commissioned early in the planning stages.
Biodiversity Development Assessment Report (BDAR)
A BDAR is an official document that identifies how one proposes to avoid, minimize and offset impacts from a proposed development upon native vegetation or biodiversity listed under the New South Wales Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 and the Biodiversity Regulation 2017.
Test of Significance (5-part test)
A Test of Significance (5-part test) may be required to determine whether impacts associated with a proposed development will have a ‘significant impact’ on biodiversity (in particular, threatened species or threatened vegetation communities).
Environmental Consulting Services
Learn about the role of an Environmental Consultant including various services, relevant legislation and how an Environmental Consultant can help you with your Development Application.