Biosis’ experienced environmental planners guide projects through the NSW planning and environmental approvals system—from feasibility and site selection through scoping, impact assessment, consultation and determination.
We work across local and regional development (statement of environmental effects), designated development (environmental impact assessment), State significant development and infrastructure, and activities assessed under Part 5 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (review of environmental factors). We also identify and coordinate related NSW permits, licences and approvals, as well as referrals and assessments under Commonwealth environmental legislation.
Our environmental planners provide efficient project management across the approvals process, coordinating programs, budgets, deliverables and multidisciplinary technical assessments. We draw on Biosis’s specialist capabilities and trusted external consultant network to assemble the right team for each project.
Our established relationships with regulators, and understanding of agency expectations, supports constructive engagement and efficient issue resolution. Clients also benefit from access to planning industry leaders and Registered Environmental Assessment Practitioners (REAPs), providing strategic oversight, quality assurance and confidence that assessments meet the standards expected by NSW decision-makers.
Biosis is known for its expertise in servicing the EIS requirements for extractive industries, transport and waste infrastructure, and in particular the renewables industry, including windfarms, solar farms and battery energy storage systems.
What does the Biosis environmental approvals team do?
Our consultants are experts and will help you find the most appropriate pathway, navigate exemptions and permissions, and advise you throughout the planning process (from submitting your application to completing necessary assessments), and help you ensure you meet the conditions set by the consent authorities.
With decades of experience, we can accommodate the specific needs of your project if it is a local development, integrated development, designated development, a Controlled Action, a State Significant Development (SSD), or State Significant Infrastructure (SSI).
Why are Biosis consultants’ experts in in interpreting NSW legislation?
Our environmental planners have more than a decade of experience and will provide tailored advice based on your project needs and preferences.
Biosis is one of the most respected ecology companies in Australia. Our specialist consultants can respond to unique requirements requested during the approvals process, allowing for cost and time-efficient assessments. Our in-house GIS spatial services team supports the approvals process with the necessary mapping and spatial analysis required for complex assessments.
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