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9.—(1) An environmental statement submitted in connection with an application shall include–
(a)a description of the project comprising information on the site, design and size of the proposed works;
(b)a description of the measures proposed to be taken in order to avoid, reduce and, if possible, remedy any significant adverse effects on the environment of the proposed works;
(c)the data required to identify and assess the main effects which the proposed works are likely to have on the environment;
(d)an outline of the main alternatives to the proposed works studied by the applicant and an indication of the main reason for the applicant’s choice, taking into account the environmental effects; and
(e)a non technical summary of the information provided under sub paragraphs (a) to (d).
(2) An environmental statement submitted in connection with an application shall, subject to paragraph (3), also include so much of the information specified in Schedule 1 as is relevant to the proposed works.
(3) Where the Scottish Ministers have given a scoping opinion in relation to the application, the environmental statement in relation to that application need include only the information specified in that scoping opinion.
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