Characteristics of developmentE+W
1. The characteristics of development must be considered having regard, in particular, to—
(a)the size and design of the development;
(b)the cumulation with other existing development and/or approved development;
(c)the use of natural resources, in particular land, soil, water and biodiversity;
(d)the production of waste;
(e)pollution and nuisances;
(f)the risk of major accidents and/or disasters relevant to the development concerned, including those caused by climate change, in accordance with scientific knowledge;
(g)the risks to human health (for example due to water contamination or air pollution).