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2. The environmental sensitivity of geographical areas likely to be affected by the relevant project having regard, in particular, to—
(a)the existing and approved land use;
(b)the relative abundance, availability, quality and regenerative capacity of natural resources (including soil, land, water and biodiversity) in the area and its underground;
(c)the absorption capacity of the natural environment, paying particular attention to the following areas—
(i)wetlands, riparian areas, river mouths;
(ii)coastal zones and the marine environment;
(iii)mountain and forest areas;
(iv)nature reserves and parks;
(v)areas classified or protected under national legislation [F2or Natura 2000 as defined in regulation 3(1) of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017;]
(vi)areas in which there has already been a failure to meet the environmental quality standards laid down in [F3retained EU law] and relevant to the project or in which it is considered that there is such a failure;
(vii)densely populated areas; and
(viii)landscapes and sites of historical, cultural or archaeological significance.]
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 1 substituted (16.5.2017) by The Offshore Petroleum Production and Pipe-lines (Environmental Impact Assessment and other Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/582), reg. 1, Sch. 1 (with reg. 23)
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