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1.—(1) The location of a landfill must take into consideration requirements relating to –
(a)the distances from the boundary of the site to residential and recreational areas, waterways, water bodies and other agricultural or urban sites;
(b)the existence of groundwater, coastal water or nature protection zones in the area;
(c)the geological or hydrogeological conditions in the area;
(d)the risk of flooding, subsidence, landslides or avalanches on the site; and
(e)the protection of the natural or cultural heritage in the area.
(2) A landfill permit may be issued for the landfill only if –
(a)the characteristics of the site with respect to the requirements in sub-paragraph (1); or
(b)the corrective measures to be taken,
indicate that the landfill does not pose a serious environmental risk.
(3) In this paragraph “nature protection zone” means an area of special scientific interest within the meaning of Article 28(11) of the 2002 Order or a European site within the meaning of regulation 10(1) of the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1995().
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