Environmental Authorisation for Development, Mining, Infrastructure and Industrial Projects

Environmental Authorisation may be required when a proposed project triggers listed activities under the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2014. The correct process may be a Basic Assessment or a full Environmental Impact Assessment, depending on the nature and scale of the activity.

CNT Consulting manages the environmental authorisation process from early screening through to submission, authority liaison, and post-authorisation support.

Our Environmental Authorisation Services

Screening of listed activities under Listing Notices 1, 2, and 3
Advice on whether a Basic Assessment or full EIA is required
Environmental Assessment Practitioner process management
Scoping and Environmental Impact Report support for higher-impact projects
Coordination of specialist studies and technical inputs
Basic Assessment Reports, Environmental Impact Reports, and supporting documentation
Environmental Management Programme development
Public participation and stakeholder engagement
Submission to DFFE or relevant provincial departments
Authority liaison, query responses, and tracking of decision timelines
Environmental Authorisation amendments, transfers, compliance monitoring, reporting, and licence condition support

Specialist Studies May Include

Depending on the site and proposed activity, specialist studies may include biodiversity, ecology, wetland, aquatic, heritage, hydrology, hydrogeology, air quality, noise, visual, traffic, geotechnical, or other assessments.

Integrated Approvals

Environmental Authorisation is often linked to water use licences, waste licences, mining rights, prospecting rights, or mining permits. CNT Consulting helps align these processes so they support the same project timeline and compliance strategy.

Start with the right environmental authorisation pathway before design, funding, or construction decisions are locked in.