Competent authorities who have prepared the majority of the Sustainability Appraisal / Strategic Environmental Assessment or Habitats Regulations Assessment process in-house may seek an external review and quality assurance process. Urban Edge Environmental Consulting can provide this service at any point in the assessment cycle, although introduction at the end of an assessment process often restricts the ability to influence its findings and verify the veracity of procedures followed. There are established checklist protocols advocated by central government and the Planning Advisory Service. We also bring our own wealth of experience in these fields to provide objective and constructive advice on behalf of our clients.