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At ACP, we offer health impact assessments to help your project meet UK planning regulations and ensure the health and wellbeing of future communities. Our experts are here to guide you through every stage, from planning applications to local authority approvals. If your project requires a health impact assessment (HIA) for planning, ACP Environmental Consultants are here to assist.
Health Impact Assessments (HIAs) are crucial tools in the planning process, ensuring that new developments support community health and wellbeing. ACP can provide comprehensive HIA services for planning applications, with a focus on promoting public health and sustainable development, in line with both local plans and national standards.
Key Services
- Full Health Impact Assessment (HIA)
- Rapid Health Impact Assessment (RHIA)
- Desktop Health Impact Assessment
- Community Health Impact Assessment
- Integrated Health Impact Assessment (with EIA or SEA)
- Strategic Health Impact Assessment (for policy-level projects)
- Prospective Health Impact Assessment (pre-development)
- Retrospective Health Impact Assessment (post-development review)
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Step 1: Request a Quote
Fill out our quick quote form or call us, and our team will provide a free, no-obligation quote, outlining the services tailored to your needs.
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Step 2: Confirm Your Booking
Once you approve the quote, simply return the project setup form. We’ll schedule your survey and ensure all the details are taken care of.
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Step 3: Receive Your Report
After your survey is completed and payment is received, we’ll promptly issue your survey report, ensuring you get the results as quickly as possible.
What is a Health Impact Assessment (HIA)?
A Health Impact Assessment (HIA) is a tool used to evaluate how a project or policy might affect the health and wellbeing of people in a community. By assessing public health concerns and population health impacts, HIAs help decision-makers understand the health outcomes of planning applications before they are implemented.
HIAs are often required for development proposals, especially those with significant impacts, as they align with both the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and local planning policies. Through HIA, potential health inequalities and risks are identified early, allowing for adjustments to minimise negative impacts and enhance positive outcomes for all. This assessment includes a review of health conditions, physical activity impacts, air pollution concerns, and quality of life factors for both physical and mental health.
Key Benefits of HIA in Development Proposals
Health Impact Assessments are vital in integrating health and wellbeing into the planning process. They allow developers and planners to anticipate the health and wellbeing impacts of their proposals, ensuring that any development aligns with public health goals and addresses possible risks. Here’s how HIAs bring value:
- Health and Wellbeing Focus: HIA highlights how planning applications affect health, focusing on aspects such as air quality, access to green spaces, noise levels, and accessibility, creating a balanced approach to development that also supports quality of life.
- Positive and Negative Impact Assessment: HIAs assess both the positive and negative impacts of development proposals, helping planners make informed adjustments.
- Supports Sustainable Development: HIA ensures that development proposals contribute to long-term, sustainable health benefits for the community, especially in economic development areas that influence physical and mental health.
- Promotes Health Equity: HIAs aim to reduce health inequalities by prioritising community needs, especially for vulnerable groups, while ensuring that the HIA process respects data freedom of information releases and corporate reports to inform decision-making.
- Enhanced Public Health Outcomes: HIAs enable local authorities to better address public health considerations and provide healthier environments for residents.
HIA in Practice: Our Approach
- Screening: Identifying if an HIA is required for a project based on its scope and potential health impacts. This phase ensures compliance with the planning policy framework.
- Scoping: Determining which health and wellbeing impacts are most relevant to the project, including potential environmental, social, and economic impacts that affect physical and mental health.
- Assessment: Analysing both positive and negative impacts, we assess how the proposal aligns with public health goals, health outcomes, and potential health inequalities, using case studies and developed plans as references where possible.
- Recommendations: Providing actionable insights to address identified risks and maximise health benefits, from adjustments in design to improved accessibility that supports physical activity.
- Reporting: Summarising findings in a clear, concise report that can be presented to local authorities as part of the planning application process.
Our health impact assessment reports are tailored to support local authority planning decisions, covering all required elements to ensure the health and wellbeing of future communities.
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When is HIA Required?
Local authorities often require HIAs for major development projects or proposals with potential health implications. Planning applications that may significantly alter the environment, such as large-scale housing or industrial developments, typically require HIA to ensure that health and wellbeing are prioritised.
An HIA is a valuable tool for assessing health outcomes and supporting the planning policy framework’s goals, especially for projects involving environmental impact assessments. Working closely with local authorities, we provide HIAs that meet regulatory standards and offer actionable guidance.
The Importance of HIA in Planning Applications
How HIA Supports the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)
The NPPF clearly emphasises the important role of planning in promoting health, safety, and sustainable communities. Furthermore, Health Impact Assessments are crucial in achieving these goals. They align with the framework’s comprehensive vision for spatial planning and sustainable development. By thoroughly assessing the health of communities, HIAs contribute to responsible planning and development. This approach effectively addresses both current and future health challenges.
Why Choose ACP for Health Impact Assessment Services?
ACP Environmental Consultants brings extensive expertise in Health Impact Assessments (HIA), which we tailor specifically for planning applications. With a dedicated team of specialists, we work closely with clients and local authorities to ensure that each project aligns with public health goals and meets all regulatory standards. Additionally, we prioritise both health and wellbeing outcomes, providing actionable insights that actively support sustainable development and community health. By choosing ACP, you’re selecting a dedicated partner to guide you through every step of the HIA process, ensuring a smooth and fully compliant planning experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Planning and development projects often raise questions about our HIA survey and Assessment services. To help you understand the process, our HIA Survey Consultants have answered some of the most frequently asked questions from our clients. If you need more information or have specific inquiries, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team!
What is the purpose of an HIA in planning?
An HIA assesses the health impacts of a project or policy on a community, ensuring that development proposals support public health and address any potential risks.
Is an HIA Survey required for all planning applications?
An HIA Survey is not required for all planning applications. Major developments or projects with significant potential health and wellbeing impacts typically need HIAs.
How long does an HIA Survey take to complete?
The duration of an HIA Survey depends on the complexity of the project. For major developments, a full HIA may take several weeks, while a rapid HIA can be completed within a shorter timeframe.
Can an HIA address both positive and negative health impacts?
Yes, an HIA assesses both positive and negative health outcomes to provide a balanced view, allowing planners to make adjustments as needed.
How does HIA contribute to sustainable development?
By prioritising health and wellbeing, HIA helps ensure that developments meet sustainable planning goals and create healthier, more inclusive communities. It also takes into account existing health and social care and wider determinants of health concerns within the baseline study area.
If you have any further questions or specific inquiries, feel free to contact us. Our team at ACP is always here to assist with your project needs and provide expert guidance.
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Need support with your health impact assessment for planning applications? Contact ACP Environmental Consultants for expert guidance through the HIA process.
Reach out to ACP today, and let our experienced team lead you through every step of the health impact assessment process, ensuring your project meets all planning and public health requirements while enhancing health and wellbeing impacts for the community.
By choosing ACP, you’re partnering with specialists who understand the importance of HIA in planning systems. With our help, you can meet development goals while prioritising the health and wellbeing of future residents.
Simply fill out our contact form using the link below, and one of our colleagues will be in touch within 24 hours.
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- Last Updated:
- December 2024
