3. The Department may direct that—
(a)a particular development of a description described in column 1 of the table in Schedule 2 and which does not meet the conditions in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of the definition of “Schedule 2 development” is EIA development; or
(b)in accordance with Article 2.3 of the Directive (but subject to Article 7 of the Directive) that a specific development is not development in respect of which the consideration of environmental information is required before planning permission can be granted.