Regulation 4(5)
SCHEDULE 3E+W SELECTION CRITERIA FOR SCREENING SCHEDULE 2 DEVELOPMENT
Characteristics of developmentE+W
1. The characteristics of development must be considered having regard, in particular, to—
(a)the size of the development;
(b)the cumulation with other development;
(c)the use of natural resources;
(d)the production of waste;
(e)pollution and nuisances;
(f)the risk of accidents, having regard in particular to substances or technologies used.
Location of developmentE+W
2. The environmental sensitivity of geographical areas likely to be affected by development must be considered, having regard, in particular, to—
(a)the existing land use;
(b)the relative abundance, quality and regenerative capacity of natural resources in the area;
(c)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 Member States’ legislation; areas designated by Member States pursuant to Council Directive 79/409/EEC on the conservation of wild birds M1 and Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora M2;
(vi)areas in which the environmental quality standards laid down in Community legislation have already been exceeded;
(vii)densely populated areas;
(viii)landscapes of historical, cultural or archaeological significance.
Characteristics of the potential impactE+W
3. The potential significant effects of development must be considered in relation to criteria set out under paragraphs 1 and 2 above, and having regard in particular to—
(a)the extent of the impact (geographical area and size of the affected population);
(b)the transfrontier nature of the impact;
(c)the magnitude and complexity of the impact;
(d)the probability of the impact;
(e)the duration, frequency and reversibility of the impact.