Environmental Impact Assessment (Scotland) Regulations 1999 |
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Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (England and
Wales) Regulations 1999
Schedule 3 - Selection Criteria for Screening Schedule 2 Listed Developments
1. Characteristics of development. The characteristics of development must
be considered having regard, in particular, to -
- the size of the development;
- the cumulation with other development;
- the use of natural resources;
- the production of waste;
- pollution and nuisances;
- the risk of accidents, having regard in particular to substances or
technologies used.
2. Location of development. The environmental sensitivity of geographical
areas likely to be affected by development must be considered, having regard,
in particular, to -
- the existing land use;
- the relative abundance, quality and regenerative capacity of natural
resources in the area;
- the absorption capacity of the natural environment, paying particular
attention to the following areas –
- wetlands;
- coastal zones;
- mountain and forest areas;
- nature reserves and parks;
- areas classified or protected under Member States' legislation;
areas designated by Member States pursuant to Council Directive 79/409/EEC
on the conservation of wild birds and Council Directive 92/43/EEC
on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora;
- areas in which the environmental quality standards laid down in
Community legislation have already been exceeded;
- densely populated areas;
- landscapes of historical, cultural or archaeological significance.
3. Characteristics of the potential impact. The potential significant effects
of development must be considered in relation to criteria set out under
paragraphs 1 and 2 above, and having regard in particular to -
- the extent of the impact (geographical area and size of the affected
population);
- the transfrontier nature of the impact;
- the magnitude and complexity of the impact;
- the probability of the impact;
- the duration, frequency and reversibility of the impact.
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