PART 2DETERMINING WHETHER ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT IS REQUIRED
Requests for screening opinion of the planning authority8
1
A developer may request the planning authority to adopt a screening opinion.
2
A request for a screening opinion under paragraph (1) must be accompanied by—
a
a description of the location of the development, including a plan sufficient to identify the land;
b
a description of the proposed development, including in particular—
i
a description of the physical characteristics of the proposed development and, where relevant, of demolition works;
ii
a description of the location of the proposed development, with particular regard to the environmental sensitivity of geographical areas likely to be affected;
c
a description of the aspects of the environment likely to be significantly affected by the proposed development; and
d
a description of any likely significant effects, to the extent of the information available on such effects, of the proposed development on the environment resulting from—
i
the expected residues and emissions and the production of waste, where relevant;
ii
the use of natural resources, in particular soil, land, water and biodiversity.
3
A request for a screening opinion may, in addition to the information required in accordance with paragraph (2), also be accompanied by a description of any features of the proposed development, or proposed measures, envisaged to avoid or prevent significant adverse effects on the environment.
4
The information referred to in paragraph (2) is to be compiled taking into account, where relevant—
a
the selection criteria set out in schedule 3; and
b
the available results of any relevant assessment.