- Y Diweddaraf sydd Ar Gael (Diwygiedig)
- Pwynt Penodol mewn Amser (05/11/2007)
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Point in time view as at 05/11/2007.
There are currently no known outstanding effects for the The Environmental Impact Assessment (Agriculture) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007.
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Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
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Uncultivated land project | 2 hectares | 2 hectares |
Restructuring project involving the addition or removal of any field boundary (including any wall, fence, bank, ditch or watercourse) | 4 kilometres | 2 kilometres |
Restructuring project which involves an area of land | 100 hectares | 50 hectares |
The characteristics of projects, having regard in particular to—
(a)the size of the project;
(b)the cumulation with other projects;
(c)the use of natural resources;
(d)the production of waste;
(e)pollution and nuisances; and
(f)the risk of accidents, having regard in particular to substances or technologies used.
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 2 para. 1 in operation at 5.11.2007, see reg. 1
The environmental sensitivity of geographical areas likely to be affected by projects, having regard in particular to—
(g)the existing land use;
(h)the relative abundance, quality and regenerative capacity of natural resources in the area; and
(i)the absorption capacity of the natural environment, paying particular attention to the following areas—
(i)wetlands;
(ii)coastal zones;
(iii)mountain and forest areas;
(iv)nature reserves and parks;
(v)areas classified or protected under legislation (including European sites or Areas of Special Scientific Interest);
(vi)areas in which the environmental quality standards laid down in any legislation of the Communities have already been exceeded;
(vii)densely populated areas; and
(viii)landscapes of historical, cultural or archaeological significance.
Commencement Information
I3Sch. 2 para. 2 in operation at 5.11.2007, see reg. 1
The potential significant effects of projects, in relation to criteria set out under paragraphs 1 and 2, having regard in particular to—
(j)the extent of the impact (geographical area and size of the affected population);
(k)the magnitude and complexity of the impact;
(l)the probability of the impact; and
(m)the duration, frequency and reversibility of the impact.
Commencement Information
I4Sch. 2 para. 3 in operation at 5.11.2007, see reg. 1
1. A description of the project, including in particular—N.I.
(a)a description of the physical characteristics of the whole project and the land use requirements during the construction, or other implementation, and operational phases;
(b)a description of the main characteristics of the production processes, for instance, nature and quantity and the materials used;
(c)an estimate, by type and quantity, of expected residues and emissions (including water, air and soil pollution, noise, vibration, light, heat and radiation) resulting from the operation of the proposed project.
Commencement Information
I5Sch. 3 Pt. 1 para. 1 in operation at 5.11.2007, see reg. 1
2. An outline of the main alternatives studied by the applicant for consent and an indication of the main reasons for his choice, taking into account the environmental effects.N.I.
Commencement Information
I6Sch. 3 Pt. 1 para. 2 in operation at 5.11.2007, see reg. 1
3. A description of the aspects of the environment likely to be significantly affected by the proposed project, including, in particular, population, fauna, flora, soil, water, air climatic factors, material assets, including the architectural and archaeological heritage, landscape and the inter-relationship between the above factors.N.I.
Commencement Information
I7Sch. 3 Pt. 1 para. 3 in operation at 5.11.2007, see reg. 1
4. A description of the likely significant effects of the project on the environment, which should cover the direct effects and any indirect, secondary, cumulative, short, medium and long-term, permanent and temporary, positive and negative effects of the project, resulting from—N.I.
(a)the existence of the project;
(b)the use of natural resources; and
(c)the emission of pollutants, the creation of nuisances and the elimination of waste,
and the description by the applicant for consent of the forecasting methods used to assess the effects on the environment.
Commencement Information
I8Sch. 3 Pt. 1 para. 4 in operation at 5.11.2007, see reg. 1
5. A description of the measures envisaged to prevent, reduce and where possible offset any significant adverse effects on the environment.N.I.
Commencement Information
I9Sch. 3 Pt. 1 para. 5 in operation at 5.11.2007, see reg. 1
6. A non-technical summary of the information provided under paragraphs 1 to 5 of this Part.N.I.
Commencement Information
I10Sch. 3 Pt. 1 para. 6 in operation at 5.11.2007, see reg. 1
7. An indication of any difficulties (including technical deficiencies or lack of know-how) encountered by the applicant for consent in compiling the required information.N.I.
Commencement Information
I11Sch. 3 Pt. 1 para. 7 in operation at 5.11.2007, see reg. 1
1. A description of the project comprising information on the site, design and size of the project.N.I.
Commencement Information
I12Sch. 3 Pt. 2 para. 1 in operation at 5.11.2007, see reg. 1
2. A description of the measures envisaged in order to avoid, reduce and, if possible, remedy significant adverse effects.N.I.
Commencement Information
I13Sch. 3 Pt. 2 para. 2 in operation at 5.11.2007, see reg. 1
3. The data required to identify and assess the main effects which the project is likely to have on the environment.N.I.
Commencement Information
I14Sch. 3 Pt. 2 para. 3 in operation at 5.11.2007, see reg. 1
4. An outline of the main alternatives studied by the applicant for consent and an indication of the main reasons for his choice, taking into account the environmental effects.N.I.
Commencement Information
I15Sch. 3 Pt. 2 para. 4 in operation at 5.11.2007, see reg. 1
5. A non-technical summary of the information provided under paragraphs 1 to 4 of this Part.N.I.
Commencement Information
I16Sch. 3 Pt. 2 para. 5 in operation at 5.11.2007, see reg. 1
1. As soon as is reasonably practicable the Department must, for the purpose of determining whether the project permitted by the decision or consent will adversely affect the integrity of the site, make an appropriate assessment of the implications of the project for the European site or Area of Special Scientific Interest in view of the site’s conservation objectives.N.I.
Commencement Information
I17Sch. 4 para. 1 in operation at 5.11.2007, see reg. 1
2. For the purposes of the assessment, the Department may —N.I.
(a)require any person interested in the relevant land to supply it with such information as it reasonably thinks necessary; and
(b)if it considers it necessary, consult members of the public.
Commencement Information
I18Sch. 4 para. 2 in operation at 5.11.2007, see reg. 1
3. Unless, following the assessment, the Department is satisfied that the project permitted by the decision or consent will not adversely affect the integrity of the European site or Area of Special Scientific Interest, and regulation 17(4) does not apply, The Department shall—N.I.
(a)in the case of a decision, revoke the decision; and
(b)in the case of a consent, either—
(i)revoke the consent; or
(ii)make such modifications to the consent as appear to it to be necessary to ensure that the project will not adversely affect the integrity of the European site or Area of Special Scientific Interest,
and the Department must notify all persons who appear to it to have an interest in the relevant land of its decision (its “further decision”).
Commencement Information
I19Sch. 4 para. 3 in operation at 5.11.2007, see reg. 1
4. Subject to paragraph 5, a further decision does not affect any works that have already been carried out in relation to a decision or consent.N.I.
Commencement Information
I20Sch. 4 para. 4 in operation at 5.11.2007, see reg. 1
5.—(1) If—N.I.
(a)a project which is subject to a further decision has commenced; and
(b)it appears to the Department to be necessary to safeguard the integrity of the European site or Area of Special Scientific Interest,
the Department may by notice require the person responsible for carrying out such works, or the owner/occupier of the relevant land, to carry out such works of reinstatement as may be reasonable in the circumstances,
(2) A notice under paragraph (1) must state the period during which the works must be carried out.
(3) Any person who carries out such reinstatement works is entitled, on making a claim in accordance with paragraph 8, to recover from the Department compensation in respect of any expenses reasonably incurred by him in carrying out those works.
Commencement Information
I21Sch. 4 para. 5 in operation at 5.11.2007, see reg. 1
6.—(1) Regulation 28 applies to a further decision made under paragraph 3.N.I.
(2) Regulation 27 applies to a notice served under paragraph 5.
Commencement Information
I22Sch. 4 para. 6 in operation at 5.11.2007, see reg. 1
7. If, following a further decision, a person has incurred expenditure in carrying out work which is rendered abortive by the further decision or has otherwise sustained loss of damage which is directly attributable to the further decision, he is entitled to be paid compensation on submitting a claim in accordance with paragraph 8.N.I.
Commencement Information
I23Sch. 4 para. 7 in operation at 5.11.2007, see reg. 1
8. A claim for compensation payable under paragraph 5(3) or 7 must be submitted to the Department within 6 weeks of the notification of the further decision and must be accompanied by such evidence as the Department may reasonably require.N.I.
Commencement Information
I24Sch. 4 para. 8 in operation at 5.11.2007, see reg. 1
9. Any dispute as to the amount of compensation payable under paragraph 5(3) or 7 may be referred to the Lands Tribunal within 6 years of the date of notification of the further decision in respect of which compensation is payable.N.I.
Commencement Information
I25Sch. 4 para. 9 in operation at 5.11.2007, see reg. 1
10. Nothing in this Schedule affects anything done in pursuance of a decision or consent before the date the site became a European site or Area of Special Scientific Interest.N.I.
Commencement Information
I26Sch. 4 para. 10 in operation at 5.11.2007, see reg. 1
Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute
Causeway Coast and Glens Heritage Trust
Council for Nature, Conservation and the Countryside
Countryside Access Activities Network
Department of Agriculture and Food (Republic of Ireland)
Department of the Environment and all its executive agencies
Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Department of Regional Development
Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group
Forest Service
Mourne Heritage Trust
National Trust
Northern Ireland Agricultural Producers’ Association
Northern Ireland Biodiversity Group
Northern Ireland Environment Link
Rivers Agency
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
Scottish Executive Environment and Rural Affairs Department
Ulster Farmers’ Union
Ulster Wildlife Trust
Welsh Assembly
World Wildlife Fund Northern Ireland
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