A business example
A developer proposes a project expansion that changes the scale of an existing operation.
Original scope
Identify the project covered by earlier assessments and approvals.
Changed proposal
Record the new capacity, footprint and environmental impacts.
Clearance assessment
Check the applicable project-level requirements and other permissions separately.
What this shows
An earlier approval should be read against the new proposal. Pollution-control consents and environmental clearance are separate parts of the permission map.
What it is often confused with
Environmental clearance is separate from pollution-control consents and land or building permissions.
What to look at in your business
Document the project scope and the conditions attached to the actual approval.
Context and further reading
This entry explains the business term. The related guide below provides the next layer of context; any applicable legal test depends on the transaction and relevant period.
Kosha.Services · Updated 2 October 2026